General Manager - Merchandising - Retail

The No 1 Company in Opticals in India is looking for GM - Merchandiser for its Head Office based in Mumbai.

Key Responsibility Areas :

- Co-ordinate with Marketing, Project and Operations Department to commercialize new outlets

- Analyze category-wise sales results, margin leakages and trends to prepare action plans for all Gangar stores

- Leverage outlets- strengths and address areas of opportunity to drive sales and profits at all stores

- Strategize, supervise and finalize all sourcing deals

- Develop, negotiate and execute tactical plans for pricing, promotions, product and placement

- Create versatile promotional plans

- Setup and guide new outlets for smooth running

- Ensure efficient purchasing of goods, maintain equilibrium between stock out and excess stock by monitoring inventory control

- Ensure execution of established safety, security, quality and outlet operational policies, procedures and practices

- Responsible for recruiting, training and team management of the Merchandising Department

- Creating, maintaining and updating the departmental SOPs

- Prepare MIS reports for Senior Management

- Visit stores on a regular basis, and work closely with Store Managers to drive revenue growth

Candidate Profile:

- Post Graduate in Management

- 10-15 years of experience in Merchandising

- Optician background a Plus

- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

- Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Co-ordination Skills, Time Management Skills

- Computer knowledge, Material and Inventory Management Skills

- Motivational Skills and excellent Market Analysis Skills