Merchandising Manager
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Role Description The Merchandising Manager is a part-time hybrid role based in Dubai, with a combination of on-site work and the flexibility to work from home.
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Role Description
The Merchandising Manager is a part-time hybrid role based in Dubai, with a combination of on-site work and the flexibility to work from home.
The role is responsible for planning, selecting, and managing product assortments to align with member and partner needs, organizational goals, and market trends.
Day-to-day tasks include analyzing sales data, monitoring inventory levels, coordinating product placement and promotions, and ensuring that merchandise supports FITE’s mission and brand.
The Merchandising Manager will collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and partners to negotiate terms, optimize pricing and margins, and maintain strong relationships.
The role also involves preparing regular reports, forecasting demand, and recommending improvements to merchandising strategies to enhance engagement and revenue.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate with vendors, and present merchandising plans clearly.
- Customer service orientation, with a focus on understanding member and stakeholder needs and translating them into effective merchandising decisions.
- Proven sales and merchandising acumen, including experience driving product performance, promotions, and revenue growth.
- Hands-on experience with inventory management and assortment planning, including demand forecasting, stock optimization, and product mix analysis.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and merchandising or inventory tools; comfort working with data and generating clear reports and insights.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage part-time hours effectively in a hybrid work environment.
- Prior experience in retail, e-commerce, or merchandising roles; experience in union, nonprofit, or member-based organizations is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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