Manager Merchandising Franchise

This role is pivotal in maximizing the profitability of franchise partners by driving performance, aligning product offerings with market trends, and meeting customer demands. As a Merchandising Manager, you will play a key role in sales planning, buying, in-season trading activities, and post-season analysis, ensuring merchandising excellence and operational efficiency. This position demands a strategic approach to driving sales and enhancing brand equity while collaborating cross-functionally with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Season Buying:
Develop and implement comprehensive buying plans that align with sales targets and optimize OTB budgets.
Provide franchise partners with expert guidance on sell-in strategies, ensuring assortments reflect seasonal direction and store specific needs. Share structured guidance on expected SOB by category, consumer group, age, gender and more.
Provide partners with excess to product highlight summaries to support informed buying decisions.
Build an optimal product mix tailored to store formats, product categories, store types, and key consumer segments.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strategic and Analytical Acumen: Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decisions.
Organized and Process-Oriented: Structured approach to managing complex workflows and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across teams and under pressure while fostering a positive, results-driven environment.
Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with Retail Management Systems.
Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of consumer behaviors and preferences to guide product and merchandising strategies.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
Professional Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in merchandising or closely related functions within retail or franchise operations.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in Engl