Merchandize Manager at Taafoo.com

Job Description
Merchandise Manager - The Merchandise Manager will be responsible for all the activities around selecting, presenting, pricing, & security of merchandise sold to the consumer.

Functional Requirements

• Design, recommend and implement the attractive display of products both instore and online.
• Maximize display of mechandise to reduce customer request traffic from sales floor to store
• Design, recommend and implement layout and presentation principles to maximize online traffic.
• Minimize out-of-stocks, lost sales, overstocks
• Identify fast-moving, slow-moving merchandise.
• Identify fashion trends and recommend to buyers.
• Approve or disapprove item description and images before going online.
• Manage online collections, departments and product linkages to maximize up-selling and cross-selling.
• Resolve sold-out, missing item issues.
• Identify current and future customer requirements.
• Ensure availability of merchandise and services.
• Assist with pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities, determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends.
• Secure merchandise by recommending and implementing security systems and measures.
• Coordinate the verification of quantity & quality of merchandize received.
• Talking to colleagues and customers, and identifying or resolving urgent merchandising issues.
• Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing.
• Initiate changes to improve the business.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 year working experience in similar role.
• Experience in an apparel retail environment.
• Computer literate - strong Excel and Database Management skills.
• Good communication skills.

Skills Required:

• Customer Focus
• Market Knowledge
• Fashion Conscious
• Merchandising
• Store Layout & Design Principles
• Pricing
• Result Driven
• Relationship Management