Merchandising Manager, Apparel

A major textile company specializing in knitting, dyeing, printing, and yarn dyeing. The company operates production bases in China and other SE Asian countries.

Location
Hong Kong

Report to
Vice President

Responsibilities

• Explore new customers and expand business opportunities with existing customers.
• Secure orders for the company based on sales budget and factory capacity planning.
• Conduct price quotation & negotiation with customers.
• Lead, supervise and guide a team of sale and merchandisers to maintain and build up good rapport with customers.
• Co-ordinate closely with Product Development and Procurement team in sourcing for the right fabric mills or trim and accessories suppliers.
• Serve as a problem solver by bridge good relationship between buyers and production factories.
• Work very closely with merchandising team on samples development & management, orders follow up, product quality and delivery arrangement.
• Verify on all buyers and suppliers related claims.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma holder in Sales, Merchandising, Fashion or related discipline from recognized institution.
• At least 10 years of working experience in the related field is required.
• Strong knowledge & technical understanding of fabric construction and fabric & apparel product development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to liaise with buyers, suppliers, and factories.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Creative, driven and high energy level.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Mandarin.
• Frequently travel.