A well-established Clothing Manufacturer is seeking an experienced Merchandiser, who can take responsibility for dealing with and servicing clients, as well as managing a portfolio and/or team.

MAIN FUNCTION:
• Be the lead point of contact for the relevant customer
• Maintain and build strong relationships with the customer
• Provide clear communication with the customer
• Being solution driven – delivering ideas or solutions to the customer to assist them in growing their business

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Sales
• Manage the Critical path
• Ensure Sales and profitability targets are met or exceeded
• Work with the internal Design team during Design Brief stage
• Attend Brief meetings at customer, then hold and manage Internal de-brief meetings
• Quoting styles to customer

Sales
• Tracking and managing available capacity
• Quoting and negotiating Price
• Hold and attend all internal pre-production meetings when new styles are confirmed

Administration
• Hold and manage internal weekly standstills
• Attend weekly/bi-weekly standstills with buyer and planner
• Dealing with Production and operational queries

Requirements & qualities:
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Merchandising role
• Merchandising management experience beneficial
• Marketing & Sales-Orientated ability essential
• Good negotiator and strong management skills
• Well-presented and highly motivated

Drivers Licence a necessity

Remuneration:
Market-related based on experience and expertise.

Interested candidates must submit their CVs, with references, by Friday 23 August 2019.