Senior Merchandiser: Product Development & Global Accounts

Gönül Örme Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd Şti; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Gönül Örme is a leading knitwear manufacturer in Istanbul, Turkey, partnering with premium fashion brands and delivering development and production excellence. The role seeks an experienced merchandiser/product manager to manage new international accounts, drive product development and ensure timely sampling, costing and pricing while growing strategic client relationships.

You will collaborate with design, technical and production teams to align on development timelines and ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in merchandising, product development, buying or product management.
• Minimum 2 years of direct knitwear experience.
• Experience with premium, contemporary or designer fashion brands, either on the brand or manufacturing side.
• Strong knowledge of product development, costing and production processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage new international accounts from initial contact through development and first orders
• Build strong customer relationships through excellent service and proactive guidance
• Lead customer meetings and coordinate product development with design, technical and production teams
• Manage sampling, costing, pricing and development timelines
• Identify opportunities to grow customer accounts
• Ensure a smooth handover to the relevant Team Leader once an account is established
• Coordinate and guide the Customer Representative supporting the role

Skills

Merchandising

Product development

Buying

Product management

Knitwear experience

International accounts management

Client relationships

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Gönül Örme is a leading knitwear manufacturer in Istanbul, Turkey, partnering with premium fashion brands and delivering development and production excellence. The role seeks an experienced merchandiser/product manager to manage new international accounts, drive product development and ensure timely sampling, costing and pricing while growing strategic client relationships.

You will collaborate with design, technical and production teams to align on development timelines and ensure high-quality