Commercial Manager

Role Purpose:
The Merchandise Manager is responsible for supporting sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale while setting forward estimates for the different buying groups, considering a number of variables, such as selling space, trends, feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the stores while managing all suppliers

Role Details:
• Collaborate closely with store’s team to ensure optimal execution of Planograms
• Ensure all stock is merchandised and displayed according to standards
• Maintain contacts with the vendors in order to ensure timely delivery of goods and ensure inventory plans are executed to meet the required standards
• Partner with merchants to forecast the future trends and predict exact demand while ensuring that products are delivered on time
• Manage and develop effective weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly merchandise plans.
• Lead and oversees the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensures proper monitoring of orders
• Coordinates regular meetings with Operation Managers/Store Managers to share insights arising from market dynamics and brand/category performance
• Assist in communicating comprehensive product and financial strategies while overseeing pricing procedures
• Ensure accurate execution of in-store visual merchandising standards and guidelines
• Ensure all products are available within brand range
• Ensure all visual equipment is safely stored and kept in good condition

Minimum experience
• 3+ years in a similar position

Skills
• Strong planning and organization
• Product/category/brand knowledge
• Industry Knowledge
• MS Office and tools
• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentations