Merchandiser

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 maximise sales

producing layout plans for stores, sometimes called ‘statements’

forecasting profits and sales, and optimising 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

analysing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colours 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

analysing 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

managing, training and supervising junior staff.

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