Merchandising & E‑Commerce Strategy Lead

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

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,