John Jacobs - Merchandiser (5-12 yrs)

- Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers' expectations and company's objectives

- Analyse sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock

- Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scales

- Maximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately

- Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory

- Forecast profits/sales and plan budgets

- Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc

- Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals

- Remain up to date with industry's best practices