Trainee Merchandiser | Associate Merchandiser | Production Merchandiser
Sales / Marketing / Business Development / Merchandising
About the Employer
Job Description
The Connor Group
The Connor Group is a world-wide merchandise-sourcing organization. We manage the global supply chain requirements of over 60 leading retailers and brands. Our global leverage and 75 years of experience, provides our client the best product at the best possible price.
We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to fill the following positions to support our continued growth & to ensure that the day-to-day operations are coordinated & executed effectively whilst contributing to the overall company goals & strategy.
Trainee Merchandiser
Job Accountabilities:
- Support on all merchandising functions and at times manage allocated accounts effectively.
- Visit vendor's factories, sample rooms to follow up on key activities.
- System updates, sample dispatches and support the merchandising department.
- Work closely with the immediate supervisor to ensure key tasks are achieved.
- Update systems and progress reports.
Job Requirements:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in merchandising field will be an added advantage but not mandatory.
Associate Merchandiser
Job Accountabilities:
- To respond to and follow up inquiries, issues and problems raised by clients and all Connor offices worldwide.
- Approach all merchandising aspects such as T & A management, costing and product development in an organized manner.
- Proactively work with the team to ensure company KPI's are achieved.
- Follow up on business development leads, sourcing activities in allocated markets aggressively.
- To communicate independently on inquiries, issues and problems raised by clients.
Job Requirements:
- 1-2 years' experience in Merchandising.
- Managing a customer directly is an important pre-requisite.
- Willingness to learn in a positive environment is key.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written), including the use of MS Word and Excel.
Production Merchandiser
Job Accountabilities:
- To manage key client accounts from product development to order processing in all aspects of merchandising.
- Responsible to drive business growth and provide value in service to the clients.
- T & A management, costing and product development.
- Tasked on ensuring company KPI's are achieved.
- Ability to push business development opportunities & sourcing activities is a key responsibility.
- To work independently on inquiries & troubleshoot issues and the ability to work with a small team.
Job Requirements:
- Degree/diploma in apparel or an equivalent qualification.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in Merchandising, managing a customer directly is an important pre-requisite.
- Basic understanding of costings, WIP management is a must.
- Experience in intimates wear will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to learn in a positive environment is key.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written), including the use of MS Word and Excel is a must.
Connor provides excellent career opportunities to the right candidate. Further information: Can be viewed on our website http://www.weconnor.com.
If you are interested in joining our team, send us your CV within 7 days of this advertisement, stating the post applied for on the subject line of the email to: [email protected] or apply directly from our website.
Personal data provided by applicant will be used strictly for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks may consider their applications filed for future reference.
