Merchandiser – Boots – Kuwait
Job Description
Boots
Boots has been catering for healthcare and beauty needs for over 160 years. With a mission to help customers look and feel better than they ever thought possible,
Boots pharmacies have earned a reputation for providing customers with excellent, trustworthy, healthcare advice through the team of highly qualified, professional pharmacists. In addition to this, the store staff provide a friendly and helpful service to customers looking for expert skincare advice, the latest cosmetics, essentials for babies and children and even indulgent hair care treats.
Job Description:
- Monitoring sales and identifying any losses or stock wastage
- Working with suppliers and distributors to negotiate prices and order large volumes
- Collaborate with executives, marketers and salespeople to set prices that are good for the market and profit
- Getting to know the customer base and understanding their motivation and sales drivers
- Reviewing customer feedback to predict sales trends and seasonal stock demand
- Briefing staff on stock display and rotation to ensure every space is optimized
- Researching and monitoring industry trends and consumer behavior to anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns
- Making predictions based on sales data, customer feedback and market trends
- Assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and store layouts on sales figures
- Reviewing competitors, including pricing, profit, marketing and other progress
Skilled required:
- Excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing and listening
- Strong time management abilities, including planning and prioritizing workloads
- Effective strategic planning, both for the short-term and long-term
- Thorough understanding of merchandising trends and industry best practices
- In-depth knowledge of industry-specific trends and issues
- Exceptional ability to analyze data and draw relevant conclusions
About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands, including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.
Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.
Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and brand experiences.
Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving retail portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be.
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Retailing
Function:
IT
Roles:
Area / Territory Sales Manager