Category and Merchandising Manager  

Space Management

• Devise a merchandise plan including but not limited to producing layout plans, shelf planogram for stores; that will optimise the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas;
• Use specialist computer software in developing the planograms and store lay-outs
• Work closely with design staff and operations department heads to decide how goods should be displayed d to maximise sales;
• Analyse every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colours or styles) and ensuring that they reach their full potential;

Category Management

• Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
• Analyse past sales figures/trends to anticipate future product needs.
• Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
• Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
• Collaborate with Purchasing Department and merchandisers to expand product categories
• Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
• Develop alternative revenue streams from store displays and merchandising

Sales and Store Inventory Planning

• Plan product ranges and preparing initial stock plans in conjunction with results of market study
• Maintain a comprehensive library of appropriate market date;
• Maintain awareness of competitors' performance;
• Monitor slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary;
• Gather information on customers' reactions to products;
• Analyse the previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines;
• Identify production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise;
• Make financial presentations to senior managers;

A. Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in any 4-year course preferably Business related Course;
• Master's degree in Business Administration is preferred;
• With 5-10 years related experience in Sales and Marketing preferably in Healthcare or Pharmaceutical Industry, strong verbal and written skills in English,
• Ability to produce business reports and templates;
• With 5-10 years experience in People Management;

B. Competencies

• Have excellent communication skills and superb at customer interaction;
• Have excellent people management skills;
• With strong analytical thinking especially in handling sales, trade marketing and account management;
• Can work under pressure but with minimal supervision;
• Willing to work on extended work hours;
• Flexible, creative and can do multi tasking;
• With Driving Skills and valid Driver's License.