Fashion Accessories Merchandiser - Tokai, South Africa - Fashion Accessories Product Developer and Wholesaler

Description

1. Business development and customer liaising (across buyers)

2. Product merchandising and range building (start to finish)

3. Product and supplier development with landed costing calculations

4. Sampling and order planning relaying across the team to ensure smooth production

5. Creating and managing the critical path in-line with budgets and deadlines

6. Liaising with the internal teams and overseas factories in the Far East

7. Taking full responsibility of the final product delivery and any issues that may arise

8. Communicating account management/merchandising issues to all levels of the business in a clear and concise manner

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
R35 000,00 - R40 000,00 per month


Application Question(s):

• 1. Given the rapid pace of change in retail markets, describe a time when you successfully anticipated a market trend and leveraged it to develop a successful product range?
• Share an experience where you faced significant challenges in managing relationships with either customers or suppliers?
• Describe a situation where you had to manage a complex critical path with tight budgets and deadlines. How did you ensure smooth production, and mitigate any issues that arose?
• Discuss your approach to developing new markets or customer opportunities. Can you provide an example of how you successfully grew existing business?
• Can you share a specific instance where your leadership significantly contributed to the project's success?

Education:

• Diploma (required)

Experience:

- trade shows and comp shopping overseas: 1 year (preferred)
- fashion merchandiser role or account manager position: 3 years (required)


License/Certification:
- drivers license and own transport (required)
- passport for international travel (preferred)