Import Merchandiser

Responsibilities:

- Developing, negotiating, and sourcing of new products within an eager team of merchandisers
- Researching local and international trends through store visits, trade fairs and sourcing
- Liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers
- Travelling overseas to identify trends and select suitable products if required by the company
- Analysis of orders including monitoring of quality control specifications
- Maintaining of the company’s standard operating procedures
- Supply chain responsibilities, including order tracking and admin
- Strict Adherence to sales and profitability KPI’s

Skills and Experience:

- Import Merchandising experience is essential
- Natural sales and numeracy ability
- High level of attention to detail & urgency
- Assertive with strong administrative skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (LEAD meetings and INITIATE sales) - Problem solving, lateral thinker and team player
- Ability to build, maintain and enhance superior client relationships

Minimum Requirements
- University degree - Minimum Bachelors
- Junior Merchandiser: Min. of 1 Year Sales / Import Merchandiser Experience
- Mid-Weight Merchandiser: Min. of 2 Year Sales / Import Merchandiser Experience
- Senior Merchandisers: Min. of 5 Year Sales / Import Merchandiser Experience

**Salary**: R20,000.00 - R40,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Midrand, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- I confirm I have my own transport and valid licence

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)