Senior Merchandiser

Department: Marketing Department

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Job Descriptions

Planning and developing merchandising strategies for sports footwear and apparel with passion and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop merchandising strategies that align with customer expectations and the company’s business objectives.
• Analyze and develop appropriate buying plans by product category and sales channel, including Wholesale, Retail, and E-Commerce.
• Manage in-store inventory and promotional products, and work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to develop effective product allocation and distribution plans.
• Prepare and present seasonal product collections at Seasonal Trade Shows for key accounts, as well as support product training for internal sales staff.
• Prepare Seasonal Inline Collections and final quotations, generate order sheets, consolidate customer orders, and create Purchase Orders (POs) through the company’s system.
• Analyze sales performance, customer feedback, market trends, and consumer behavior to anticipate product demand and develop appropriate Product Ranges and Inventory Plans.
• Collaborate closely with the Sales, Marketing, Key Account, and RHQ Marketing teams to develop and execute effective merchandising strategies and plans.
• Monitor product performance and stock movement, and recommend appropriate actions such as markdowns, promotions, price adjustments, clearance activities, and other sales initiatives.
• Monitor and manage in-house inventory, working closely with the Shipping team and coordinating with the Sales team to ensure timely product deliveries to Key Accounts and company-owned stores.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Passionate about sports and sporting goods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Retail Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Merchandising, preferably in the sports, sporting goods, retail, or fashion industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willing and able to travel upcountry and overseas as required.
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.