Furniture Buyer & Business Development

Matsushita Greatwall Corporation Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and merchandising company in Singapore is seeking an enthusiastic entry-level business specialist. The role involves supporting retail showrooms sales, managing product portfolio development, sourcing, and vendor relationships. Candidates should possess a degree in Business Administration or a related field, with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, located in the Sungei Kadut area, adhering to a 5-day work week.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Polytechnic Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Able to analyse data sets to identify key trends and insights.
• Enabling clear and persuasive interactions with colleagues, clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of furniture and support the development of product sales portfolio.
• Support retail stores to ensure maximum sales and profitability.
• Identify potential supplier sources and engage in negotiation.
• Work with suppliers to promote sales and product knowledge training.
• Set up, maintain and amend product details in the system.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and consumer behaviour.
• Participate in promotional campaign creation and event sales facilitation.
• Generate and analyse campaign sales reports for actionable insights.
• Work closely to develop effective inventory allocation plans.
• Handle ad hoc work assignments.

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated entry-level business specialist to join our team. This position plays critical role in supporting retail showrooms sales, product portfolio development,sourcing, merchandising, marketing and e-commerce etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the purchasing of furniture and support the development of product sales portfolio in alignment with business objectives.
• Support retail stores to ensure maximum sales and profitability of related merchandises.
• Identify potential supplier sources, analyse product specification, interview with potential vendors, engage in negotiation with suppliers and vendors. Maintain B2B relationships.
• Work with suppliers to promote sales and product knowledge training in stores.
• Set up, maintain and amend product details in the system. Raise purchase orders, create new product codes and generate reports. Manage product quality issues.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive assortment.
• Actively involved in promotional campaign creation, event sales facilitation and in brand marketing and Public Relations activities.
• Generate and analyse campaign sales reports, providing actionable insights to future buying strategies and enhance decision-making.
• Inventory Management and Allocation: Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective inventory allocation plans, including stock supply updates and adjustment based on sales performance and retail chain needs.
• Handle ad hoc work assignment.

You will be / Possess:

Graduate with a Polytechnic Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain or a related field.

Analytical and Problem-Solving: Able to analyse data sets to identify key trends and insights.

Communication and Interpersonal: enabling clear and persuasive interactions with colleagues, clients. Build and maintain professional relationships, fostering collaboration and teamwork.

Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Enterprise Data System

Industry Passion: Committed to personal and professional growth within the industry, seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and expertise.

Join Us!

Be part of our family and grow with us. We value our colleagues and theircommitments.

Work location atSungei Kadut area- 5-day work week, hours: 8:00am – 5.30pm.
Office commuting on company’s shuttle service from Yew Tee MRT.