Retail Merchandise & Procurement Coordinator (Full/ Part Time)

This role plays a core support in the marketing & procurement and comes at a time of really exciting growth for the business.

The business works with a large network of suppliers in UK and Europe that are responsible for delivering their assets on the ground. This role will take ownership of the branded assets and collateral used by these suppliers and will be responsible for managing and developing the online platform for these assets and merchandise.

Working with the teams the post holder will help to build relationships with suppliers and manage the distribution requirements.

Responsibilities

Duties vary but not limited to and typical include:

• planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with teams
• liaising with managers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors
• maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data
• working closely with retail staff and shop manager to decide how goods should be displayed to maximize sales
• producing layout plans for stores, sometimes called 'statements'
• forecasting profits and sales, and optimizing the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas
• planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges
• controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season
• using specialist computer software, for example to handle sales statistics, produce sales projections and present spreadsheets and graphs
• analyzing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colors or styles) and ensuring that they reach their full potential
• maintaining awareness of competitors' performance
• monitoring slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary
• gathering information on customers' reactions to products
• analyzing the previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines
• making presentations to managers
• accompanying teams on visits to manufacturers to appreciate production processes
• meeting with suppliers and managing the distribution of stock, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates and completing the necessary paperwork
• identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise
• managing, training and supervising junior retail staff

Ideal candidates will display:

• Experience of working within an in-house or agency marketing team
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Experience of procuring and merchandise
• Experience of running a digital platform
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• BS degree in Marketing or related field

A promotion is viewed as guaranteed by employer to reward for work contributions and successful performance evaluations managed by the General Manager.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidates. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested parties, please apply with full resume, date availability and expected salary to the Human Resources Department via "APPLY NOW".

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