Merchandise Manager (Kids)

The Merchandise Manager (MM) is responsible for the formulation of financial, marketing and promotional plans and strategies in order to meet sales objectives. The MM ensures profitability, efficient operation and continued growth of the department. She coordinates with other functional groups to ensure effective implementation of the plans for the brand/category and acts as the main contact person between the principals and the division.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Able to make timely decisions and anticipate problems
• Action-oriented
• Able to deal with ambiguity and adapts well to change
• Has good interpersonal skills, assertive and energetic

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge in budget, financial statements, strategic marketing and trend forecasting
• Requires excellent skills in Merchandise Management, Marketing and Fashion Merchandising
• Requires extensive knowledge of fashion and market trends
• Requires good computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and word processing applications
• Creative/innovative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical
• Good in math
• Negotiation skills

Minimum Education:

College degree of a 4-year business or fashion merchandising course

Minimum Work Experience:

At least 5-10 years relevant managerial experience in merchandising majority of with is in the retail industry