Retail Merchandiser

Location Dubai
Discipline: Cosmetics / Perfumes, Hospitality / F&B, Fashion, Retail
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Jad Abou Mrad

Contact email: jad@businesslobby.net
Contact phone: +96170126644
Job ref: 43386
Published: 25 days ago

Our partner, a leading international retail group with over 80,000 employees and operations across 17 countries, is currently hiring a Merchandiser to join their team. This role is essential to driving merchandise planning, stock flow efficiency, and commercial success across the retail portfolio.

Responsibilities

Merchandise Planning & Sales Performance

  • Support business and merchandise planning to achieve sales and margin targets.
  • Forecast stock requirements and oversee intake planning.
  • Participate in range selection and product procurement through host brand reviews or direct negotiations.

Store Execution & Pricing Strategy

  • Monitor merchandising execution in stores and suggest space optimization based on category performance.
  • Recommend retail pricing, define markdown strategies, and propose promotional sale lines.

Product & Promotion Management

  • Assist in planning promotional events in collaboration with Operations and Visual Merchandising teams.
  • Maintain awareness of brand identity and latest fashion trends during range and display planning.

Stock Management & Systems

  • Ensure stock file accuracy and system integrity.
  • Utilize merchandising systems and tools effectively and suggest process improvements.

Team Supervision & Collaboration

  • Coach and supervise assistant merchandisers within the team.
  • Build strong internal and external relationships to support effective merchandise decision-making.
Qualifications
  • Good level of secondary education; relevant diploma/degree is an advantage.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as an assistant merchandiser or in a similar retail role.
  • Background in fashion or retail business is preferred.
  • Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and merchandising systems.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills; comfortable using smartphone technology.
Schedule
  • 9 Hours (flexible working)
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • 30% Discount on all company brands
  • Biennial Air Ticket, paid on top of salary each month
  • Annual Bonus Incentive: Up to 25% of basic salary