Merchandizing Director

Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Kelang Lama, Malaysia
Full Time
AMC
Experienced
Duties and Responsibilities:
The role of the Merchandizing Director involves strategizing, implementing, and maintaining effective procedures for merchandisers to work effectively also be responsible for up-to-date data on the current trends. Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-functions and develops budget/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. The Merchandizing Director is an astute, aspiring leader who is able to negotiate strategically. He/She possesses and acute sense of consumer, market and industry trends.

Summary of Principal Job Responsibility & Specific Job  Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Key person liaising with clients to understand merchandizing needs/strategy.
  • Involve in pitching, overseeing the planning and execution of merchandising strategies, ensuring align with market trends and client expectations.
  • Identify and analyze project performance, competitors' activity, market trend and providing insights to drive improvement.
  • Conduct monthly operational review, quarterly & annual review with clients, focusing project analysis and market trend analysis.
  • Strengthen relationships with clients and developing partnerships opportunities for long term growth.
  • Propose projects in the early stage (e.g. project motion study, creating journey plan, providing support in the classroom or on-field training).
  • Lead the development/implementation of Operation Tool to enhance field performance.
  • Preparing quarterly & annually budget and presenting to the management.
  • Review organizational talent capability, supporting leadership development.
  • Collaborating with the marketing department to brainstorm new projects, campaigns, and business opportunities.
Academic Qualification(s):
Candidates are required to have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Retail Management, Marketing or related field.

Work Experience Requirement(s):
  • At least 7 years of experience in the field of FMCG industries, at least 3-5 years in managerial role with focus on merchandizing services. Preferably to have sales operation experience in FMCG and/or CE industries.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office for data analysis and reporting.
  • Experience in managing daily merchandizing operations, resolving operational issues.
  • Expertise in project planning, client liaison and overseeing merchandizing execution.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal to effectively collaborate with clients, teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask, manage projects and meet deadline.
  • Strong analytical thinking with ability to analyze marketing trends and data-driven decision.
  • Must be creative and detail-orientated and adapt fast pace and dynamic work environment.
  • Willing to travel for field operations and client meetings.
 




 
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