Merchandise Manager

The Professionals; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Professionals is seeking a dynamic Merchandise Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of merchandising across diverse products. You will own the online store’s operations, align product/design, marketing, and warehouse teams, and drive performance across digital and physical channels.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in merchandising, strong analytical and strategic thinking, and hands-on e-commerce experience with platforms like Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in merchandising, business, marketing, or a related field.
• MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, with a strong background in multi-category product management.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience running an online store (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce) and using relevant e-commerce analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies to support sales goals and seasonal trends.
• Oversee product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, including assortment planning, pricing, and promotions.
• Monitor product performance, sell-through, and inventory levels to drive data-driven decisions.
• Manage the online store, ensuring listings, content, pricing, and promotions are optimized for UX and conversions.
• Collaborate with IT/platform managers to troubleshoot issues and enhance site functionality.
• Analyze digital KPIs including traffic, conversion, AOV, and cart abandonment to optimize performance.
• Lead and coordinate product/design, marketing, and warehouse/factory departments for alignment.
• Guide design to align product development with trends and demand.
• Work with marketing to ensure brand messaging and campaigns are effective.
• Coordinate with warehouse/factory teams on timelines, capacity, and logistics.
• Set goals, establish KPIs, and manage performance reviews for direct reports.
• Create efficient workflows and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure merchandising practices support sustainability, quality control, and compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in merchandising, business, marketing

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Excel

Google Analytics

Asana

Trello

Job description

Employment:Full Time

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced merchandise manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all merchandising activities across a wide range of products. This role requires a strategic leader who can manage and align the efforts of the product & design, marketing, and warehouse/factory teams, while also taking full ownership of the online store's operations and performance.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of analytical, creative, and operational expertise to support product development, optimize inventory, increase sales, and elevate brand presence across digital and physical channels.

Key responsibilities

Merchandising strategy & execution

• Develop and implement merchandise strategies to support sales goals, seasonal trends, and market opportunities.
• Oversee the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional planning.
• Monitor product performance, sell-through rates, and inventory levels to make data-driven decisions.

E-commerce & online store management

• Manage the online store, ensuring product listings, content, pricing, and promotions are accurate and optimized for user experience and conversions.
• Collaborate with IT or platform managers to troubleshoot technical issues and enhance site functionality.
• Analyze digital KPIs including traffic, conversion, average order value (AOV), and cart abandonment to optimize store performance.

Cross‑departmental leadership

• Lead and coordinate the efforts of the product/design, marketing, and warehouse/factory departments to ensure alignment with merchandising goals.
• Guide the design team in aligning product development with trends and market demand.
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure consistent brand messaging and campaign effectiveness.
• Coordinate with warehouse and factory teams to manage timelines, production capacity, and logistics.

Team & operational management

• Set goals, establish KPIs, and manage performance reviews for direct reports.
• Create efficient workflows and foster cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ensure that merchandising practices support sustainability, quality control, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in merchandising, business, marketing, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, with a strong background in multi‑category product management.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams.
• Experience running an online store (e.g., Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce) and using relevant e‑commerce tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Preferred skills

• Familiarity with supply chain and production management.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, Google Analytics, Shopify Admin, and project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Trello).
• Knowledge of consumer trends and digital marketing best practices.