Wholesale Merchandise Manager Yuppiechef

Mr Price; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group is seeking a Wholesale Merchandise Manager in Cape Town. The successful candidate will lead the merchandising team, implement strategies for business growth and manage compliance. Candidates should possess 7-10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in management. Join a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional retail experiences.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of buying, supplier experience or wholesale experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead wholesale business achieving KPIs and targets.
• Implement merchandise strategy aligned with business goals.
• Grow wholesale business to key accounts.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Market share analysis

Retail management

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Job description

Edison Stone is a dynamic and innovative wholesale subsidiary of the Yuppiechef group, based in Westlake, Cape Town. We distribute over 30 international and industry-leading kitchen and homeware brands and products. As a leading player in the industry, we are committed to delivering exceptional retail experiences to our customers. We are a close, relationship‑based team that shares a passion for cooking and everything in the kitchen. We celebrate diversity and foster a collaborative culture focused on growth and development.

We are seeking a talented Wholesale Merchandise Manager to lead our merchandising team, drive strategic growth initiatives and innovate in a dynamic retail environment. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Lead Edison Stone Wholesale business, achieving team KPIs & targets, streamlining processes, and developing succession plans.
• Oversee implementation of divisional merchandise strategy, aligning actions with key projects and overall business strategy.
• Grow wholesale business to Key and Strategic accounts, elevating wholesale brands within retail channels.
• Organise exclusive brand merchandise processes, providing strategic guidance to align with business imperatives.
• Provide guidance to Key Account Managers on range curation for import brands, delivering on‑trend, relevant, high‑margin products.
• Manage compliance team to ensure adherence to all conformance areas while meeting group KPIs.

Qualifications

• Education: Relevant degree or diploma (Interior / Fashion Design, Retail Business Management, Textile, Consumer Science).
• Experience: 7‑10 years buying / supplier experience / wholesale, 5+ years management experience.
• Specific Knowledge: Strategy, growth and market share, category extensions, pricing architecture, retail, merchandise cycle, QC process, value chain process.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.