Merchandiser Job Description

We have crafted a series of job description examples for a variety of digital roles.

Very often, in-house recruiters and HR departments ask us to help them write their job descriptions, and since this aspect of our recruitment service is very useful to them, we’ve realised that this could be useful to others too, so we have provided a list of job descriptions here.

With more than 20 years of experience in digital and technology recruitment and having placed thousands of candidates in Ireland and across Europe, we understand the value of a compelling job description, so we hope that these examples will help you in your search for a digital or technology professional; please feel free to use and edit to as per your specific needs and preferences.

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Example of a Merchandiser Job Description

INTRODUCTION:

• Company overview: Founding vision, current state of affairs, size, relevant stats.
• Role mission: Goals, team and resources to make it happen.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze consumer data and sales trends to create effective merchandising strategies that maximize revenue.
• Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, and category managers to select and source products for retail or eCommerce platforms.
• Plan and execute inventory management, ensuring stock availability and minimizing overstock or shortages.
• Optimize product presentation and placement on eCommerce platforms or in-store displays to enhance customer engagement.
• Track the performance of products and promotions, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor competitor strategies and adapt pricing or promotions to maintain competitiveness.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to align campaigns and promotions with merchandising plans.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• 2–4 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or retail management, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in inventory management tools, such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Excellent understanding of consumer behavior and market trends.
• Experience working with eCommerce platforms, such as Shopify, Magento, or BigCommerce.
• Solid organizational and communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with visual merchandising principles for both online and physical stores.
• Experience with sales forecasting tools or data visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain processes to manage stock efficiently.
• Skills in content creation or graphic design tools for crafting compelling product displays.
• Exposure to global sourcing and sustainable supply chains.
• Understanding of pricing algorithms or dynamic pricing models to enhance profitability.

BENEFITS:

• Salary
• Working arrangement: (Hybrid, Remote, Office)
• Perks

CTA (CALL TO ACTION):

We are accepting applications until the end of *MONTH*. We’ll be delighted to meet you for a first interview with *NAME*, our hiring manager.

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