An esteemed clothing manufacturing business supplying ladies fashion to large South African retail chains seeks on-trend senior merchandiser with relevant, solid ladieswear experience.

The successful candidate will have at least five years’ experience in a merchandising position (specifically ladieswear), a fashion-related degree or diploma and strong analytical skills. An appreciation of design and trends, excellent customer relations, sound costing experience, good negotiation and business skills and knowledge of local production and experience dealing with local retailers wanted.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and developing merchandising strategies
• Handle own account and run with the account
• Analysing sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs
• Collaborating with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and timescales
• Constantly remain up to date with industry and merchandising trends

Posted on 09 Mar 14:16