Merchandising Manager - Temporary Parental Leave Contract

Position

The Merchandising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing merchandising strategies that enhance product visibility and drive sales. This role involves assortment selection and planning, analyzing market trends, managing sales and sell-through, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and leading a team to ensure that merchandise is in the right place at the right time.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies that align with company goals and market trends.
• Oversee the selection products, ensuring a diverse and appealing product assortment.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Oversee allocation, replenishment, and merchandise control: price changes, assortment updates, consolidations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to plan and execute launches strategies and animations.
• Collaborate with Retail Training to conduct qualitative, creative, and inspiring seasonal product training.
• Work closely with Regional Teams to report, analyse and strategise.
• Inspire and engage with retail teams, providing support and encouragement to drive sales in key departments or products.

Train and mentor merchandising team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in merchandising, preferably within a retail environment and/or a complex matrixed workplace
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Additional information

This position is unfortunately not eligible for work rights sponsorship. Please only submit your application if you hold the right to work in Australia for the duration of the temporary period.