Merchandising Manager

Job description / Role

Job Title: Merchandising Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

About Our Client: Our client, a leading manufacturing fashion company specializing in wholesale men's and women's apparel, is renowned for its high-quality products and strong customer relationships. They are committed to delivering excellence in fashion and are seeking a talented Merchandising Manager to join their dynamic team.

Position Overview: Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Merchandising Manager to lead their merchandising team, develop strategic customer relationships, and drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and negotiation skills, a keen eye for product enhancements, and the ability to manage complex production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and develop the merchandising team to establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, maximizing business growth and opportunities.
* Liaise with customers to provide excellent service, addressing their specific needs and ensuring customer satisfaction.
* Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth and expand market reach.
* Identify opportunities for product enhancements and margin improvements.
* Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure the best prices and terms for merchandise.
* Explore and source new factories, maintaining a strong network to meet current and future business needs.
* Monitor ongoing production closely to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
* Manage orders with factories and coordinate with internal teams to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
* Lead the merchandising team in daily operations, providing guidance and resolving issues as they arise.
* Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by senior management.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Textile & Clothing or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 8-10 years of solid merchandising experience, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial role within the garments trading industry.
* Familiarity with the South American, European markets, or experience with medium to low-end products is highly desirable.
* Extensive experience in vendor selection and production operations, particularly in Bangladesh, India, and China, is advantageous.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
* Excellent planning, organizing, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
* Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working under pressure.
* Excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.