Merchandise Coordinator Job Profile and Description

Merchandise Coordinator Job Profile and Description

The job of a Merchandise Coordinator is that of assisting the retail managers in servicing customers, procuring products and helping in administering and coordinating store related functions and activities. A merchant coordinator’s profile also requires him to ensure that the stores are well stocked and the quality and trend of the merchandise are up to date.  Such jobs are most prevalent in the retail industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Selecting inventory and merchandise for the store.

• Negotiating and tying up with vendors and suppliers for procurement for inventory for the stores.

• Planning the display and presentation of merchandise in stores

• Formulating strategies to promote store sales.

• Planning promotional and sale events.

• Maintaining a record of the entire store inventory and replenishing the stock as per requirement.

• Interacting with customers and obtaining their feedback on the merchandise.

• Assessing and evaluating the sales of the store and formulating regular review reports.

Skills and Specifications

• Should have strong written and verbal communication and conciliation skills.

• Ability to network and deal with merchant vendors.

• Powerful leadership abilities and motivational skills.

• Creativity and the ability to develop innovative strategies for the company.

• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all deadlines and targets.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, management, retailing, merchandising, marketing or any related field of study.

• Post Graduate degree or a certificate in material management, retailing, inventory management, merchandising or any related field, with an about 3 to 7 years experience in the field of merchandising and sales