Retail Merchandiser

Adecco HR is the global leader in HR services, certified in Greece with ISO 9001:2015 in the fields of search and selection services and temporary placement. Adecco is currently seeking, on behalf of its client, a Greek apparel company, a dynamic professional to cover the following position:

Retail Merchandiser

Job Description

• Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers
• Liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors
• Maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data
• Working closely with visual-display staff and department heads 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 financial presentations to senior managers
• Accompanying buyers 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
• Assist, set up and maintain auto- replenishment of stock
• Support all teams with ad hoc analysis and queries as required

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor  Degree Required
• Minimum of 3 years working experience with proven record in Merchandising, Sales Analysis and Forecasting  preferably in a apparel/ fashion  retail brand
• Superior knowledge of the English and Greek language, written and oral
• PC literate and strong analytical and numerical skills to work out budgets and understand sales figures
• The ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and to quickly identify problems and recommend solutions
• Sound decision-making skills and the ability to plan and prioritize
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The capability to work well as part of a team and to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand what will appeal to customers
• Genuine passion and interest in fashion

The Company Offers

• Competitive remuneration package
• Friendly and challenging working environment

After the screening of the CVs, we will contact the candidates who meet the profile’s requirements to arrange an interview.

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