We are looking for a strong, commercially driven Senior Merchandiser who can independently help grow and strengthen the business through merchandising expertise, product development, market understanding, buyer relationships, sourcing and commercial decision-making.
This is not a routine order-follow-up role.
We need someone who can identify opportunities, develop products, strengthen buyer relationships, improve margins, expand the product range and actively contribute to business growth.
Key Responsibilities
· Identify new product and business opportunities.
· Develop commercially viable handicraft and hardgoods products.
· Strengthen existing buyer relationships and support new business development.
· Manage product development, sampling, costing and approvals.
· Handle vendor development, sourcing and negotiations.
· Coordinate production, quality and timely order execution.
· Track market and competitor trends.
· Identify opportunities to improve product margins and profitability.
· Proactively solve commercial and production challenges.
· Take independent ownership of the merchandising function.