Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectivesAnalyse sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stockCollaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scalesMaximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriatelyProduce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventoryForecast profits/sales and plan budgetsMonitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etcBuild constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close dealsRemain up to date with industry’s best practices