Senior Merchandiser
Current- planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers;
- liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors;
- maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data;
- working closely with visual-display staff and department heads to decide how goods should be displayed to maximize sales;
- producing layout plans for stores, sometimes called 'statements';
- forecasting profits and sales, and optimising the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas;