IIQAF is looking for an experienced and driven Merchandising Leader to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our merchandise planners and buyers in the development and execution of our merchandise strategies.
Responsibilities:
Develop comprehensive merchandise plans and analyze market data to understand trends and customer needs.
Monitor sales performance to ensure strategies are successfully executed.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure merchandise expectations are clear.
Assess risks associated with merchandise purchasing decisions.
Recommend changes to merchandise plans in order to hit financial performance and customer service targets.
Lead pricing and merchandising activities to maximize brand awareness and profitability.
Support the development of promotional initiatives to increase consumer demand.
Administer operations related to the delivery of merchandise to ensure timeliness and fulfillment of back-orders.
Operate a trusted \xe2\x80\x9cMerchandise Review Committee\xe2\x80\x9d to evaluate risks and identify opportunities
Requirements:
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Business or similar field
3 years experience in merchandising, retail buyer or a related role
Proven ability to accurately forecast and utilize trend analysis to plan future growth of the business
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work independently and to hone in on the best possible solutions
Expert knowledge of multi-channel retail merchandising and marketing strategies
If you have what it takes to become our Merchandising Leader, apply now for immediate consideration!