Senior Footwear Merchandiser

4 weeks ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Profile Personnel Full time
About This Opportunity

Profile Personnel is seeking a seasoned Senior Footwear Merchandiser to spearhead the footwear department in our East London head office.

Job Overview

This dynamic role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the footwear team and drive the introduction of new footwear brands and styles that align with market trends and consumer demand. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will be responsible for maintaining an eye on budgets, costs, and overall growth strategy while staying ahead of emerging trends in the footwear industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Department Leadership:
    • Take full responsibility for managing the footwear department, ensuring objectives are met, and performance is continually improved.
    • Lead, mentor, and develop the footwear team to enhance productivity, skills, and job satisfaction.
    • Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute long-term strategies for the footwear category.
  • Brand and Product Development:
    • Drive the introduction of new footwear brands and styles that align with market trends and consumer demand.
    • Collaborate with the design, sourcing, and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of new brands into the existing product range.
  • Market Awareness and Trend Analysis:
    • Stay ahead of emerging trends in the footwear industry, ensuring product offerings remain competitive and innovative.
    • Monitor and analyze competitors, market conditions, and consumer behavior to inform product selection and purchasing decisions.
  • Budget and Cost Management:
    • Develop and manage the footwear department budget, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and profit margins.
    • Work closely with finance to ensure alignment of departmental goals with overall company financial targets.
    • Assess and negotiate supplier terms to ensure the best pricing and terms are secured without compromising product quality.
  • Supplier Relationship Management:
    • Maintain and build strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring consistent product quality, on-time deliveries, and pricing negotiations.
  • Remote and On-Site Collaboration:
    • The role requires flexibility in location, but the candidate must be prepared to travel to the East London head office once a month or every six weeks for at least one week.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in managing a footwear department, preferably in a senior or leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of current and upcoming trends in the footwear industry, with the ability to forecast and act on these trends strategically.
  • Demonstrable experience with budget management, cost control, and driving profitability within a retail or footwear environment.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in working with suppliers.
  • Experience working remotely or managing teams remotely while maintaining high levels of collaboration.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of the department, delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Desired Attributes
  • A proactive, self-driven, and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Passionate about footwear and retail innovation.
  • Ability to balance creativity and strategic thinking with financial responsibility.
  • Adaptable to both online and in-person meetings, with a flexible approach to working arrangements.

We offer a competitive salary of £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you have a passion for the Retail industry, a strong management background, and the ability to drive results across multiple departments, we want to hear from you.

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