Merchandising Manager (Beauty/Cosmetics/Wellness)

Office location: BGC, Taguig

Full Onsite | Monday to Friday | Day shift

Role Overview:

The role focuses on optimizing product assortments, enhancing sales strategies, and fostering strong vendor relationships. It involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing effective merchandising strategies to drive revenue growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Management, Commerce, or any business-related field.
• Minimum 6 to 7 years of merchandising experience within the retail industry, including handling cosmetics/beauty/wellness products.
• Familiarity with reporting and sales metrics, with the ability to analyze and interpret data to inform decisions.
• Proficiency in desktop applications, web tools, and social media management platforms is a plus.
• Creative, with excellent communication skills, and able to handle pressure and multitask effectively.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

Assortment Planning and Optimization

Develop and manage a diverse and well-balanced product assortment across various categories to meet customer demands. Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to optimize product selection, ensuring that the right mix of items is available at the right time.

Pricing and Promotions Strategy

Create and implement pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability. Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to plan and execute promotional campaigns, offering competitive pricing and discounts to drive customer traffic and increase overall sales.

New Product Introductions

Lead the introduction of new products to the retail assortment, including conducting market research, working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, and coordinating the launch across departments. Monitor the performance of newly launched items and adjust strategies as needed to ensure their success in the market.

Vendor and Supplier Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure product availability, quality, and cost competitiveness. Negotiate terms, manage contracts, and collaborate on product development and delivery schedules to meet the company's business goals.

Inventory Management

Oversee inventory levels, ensuring stock is maintained efficiently to avoid overstocking or stockouts. Use data-driven insights to forecast demand, plan replenishment cycles, and collaborate with supply chain teams to manage inventory turnover while minimizing excess stock.