Merchandising Manager

PARAMOUNT RESOURCES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Retail Manager to lead a team of merchandisers and drive promotional activities. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of FMCG operations experience and strong skills in team leadership and retail execution. Responsibilities include managing booth events and ensuring compliance with visual merchandising standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of FMCG operations/merchandising/activation experience.
• Strong experience in managing consumer-facing activations.
• Proven track record in people management and retail execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of 25-30 merchandisers.
• Ensure planogram compliance and product availability.
• Plan and execute roadshows and sampling activities.

Skills

Team Management

Retail Execution

Operational Excellence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Team Management & Leadership – Lead, coach, and manage a team of 25-30 merchandisers and promoters across islandwide.
• Develop clear KPIs and ensure accountability through regular reviews and market audits.
• Recruit, train, and retain top merchandising and promoter talent.
• Retail Execution & Compliance – Ensure planogram compliance, product availability, and in-store visibility standards.
• Drive flawless execution of spacebuys, promotions, and point-of-sale materials.
• Conduct regular store checks to ensure trade marketing activities are properly executed.
• Promotions & Activation Execution – Plan, coordinate, and execute roadshows, GWP programs, and promoter-led sampling activities.
• Manage promoter schedules, training, and performance to ensure engaging consumer experiences.
• Ensure promotional inventory and premiums are well-managed and accounted for.
• Operational Excellence – Oversee daily field operations, route planning, and resource allocation.
• Implement productivity tools, trackers, and reporting systems to drive efficiency.
• Manage merchandising and activation spacebuy budgets effectively, optimizing cost-to-serve.

Requirement

• Minimum 3 years of FMCG operations/merchandising/activation experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in managing both merchandising operations and consumer-facing activations (roadshows, GWP, sampling, promoters).
• Proven track record in people management, retail execution, and promotional event delivery for MT customers, esp FairPrice
• Collaborates closely with merchandisers and actively provides hands-on support in merchandising when needed