ASSISTANT MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR

Basic Purpose

This role is responsible for shaping and executing merchandising strategies, plans, and objectives for assigned product categories to drive business growth. The incumbent will work closely with store operations, marketing, and visual merchandising to deliver strong commercial outcomes across various markets.

Job Responsibilities

 Achieve sales, margin and profit targets for the assigned product categories.

• Identify business opportunities and develop action plans to deliver optimal results
• Gather insights and analyze consumer behavior and buying patterns across markets.
• Formulate and execute merchandising and product strategies tailored to market needs.
• Define overall product category mix and pricing strategies
• Source and manage suppliers to ensure consistent product and service quality
• Work with the product development team on new designs to meet market demands
• Lead, develop, and manage a strong, high-performing merchandising team

Key Criteria

• Leadership: Proven ability to inspire, manage and develop a high-performing merchandising team.
• Coaching: Skilled in motivating and guiding team members to achieve their potential.
• Business acumen: Strong commercial sense with the ability to understand business dynamics, dependencies and growth levers.
• Planning & Organisation: Highly organised with the agility to respond to change and prioritize effectively.
• Communication: Excellent command of English (spoken and written) with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail, curiosity and a solutions-driven mindset.