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You will be responsible for supporting Cotton Concepts as a Junior Merchandiser specializing in Garments, Textiles, Home Textiles, Knitted, and Woven products. With 1 to 3 years of experience in the home textiles sector, you will play a crucial role in market research, product development, and buyer communication. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and monitor production timelines in collaboration with suppliers to ensure timely product delivery. - Conduct thorough market research to inform design and product innovation strategies. - Engage in ongoing communication with buyers, ensuring all product specifications meet customer expectations. - Manage and resolve any product-related issues that may arise during production or post-delivery. - Collaborate with design and production teams to align on upcoming product launches. - Analyze sales data and competitor activities to refine and improve merchandising strategies. - Negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery terms with suppliers to optimize the supply chain. - Prepare detailed reports on merchandising activities, market trends, and product performance. Qualifications And Skills: - Proven experience in product development, ensuring new textile products meet market and quality standards (Mandatory). - Proficiency in market research to identify and act upon emerging trends and opportunities (Mandatory). - Sound negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers and buyers (Mandatory). - Ability to perform trend analysis to keep products competitive and innovative. - Experience with email buyer communication to facilitate smooth, professional interactions. - Excellent communication skills for effective marketing of home textile products. - Strong understanding of customer requirements to tailor product offerings effectively. You will be responsible for supporting Cotton Concepts as a Junior Merchandiser specializing in Garments, Textiles, Home Textiles, Knitted, and Woven products. With 1 to 3 years of experience in the home textiles sector, you will play a crucial role in market research, product development, and buyer communication. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and monitor production timelines in collaboration with suppliers to ensure timely product delivery. - Conduct thorough market research to inform design and product innovation strategies. - Engage in ongoing communication with buyers, ensuring all product specifications meet customer expectations. - Manage and resolve any product-related issues that may arise during production or post-delivery. - Collaborate with design and production teams to align on upcoming product launches. - Analyze sales data and competitor activities to refine and improve merchandising strategies. - Negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery terms with suppliers to optimize the supply chain. - Prepare detailed reports on merchandising activities, market trends, and product performance. Qualifications And Skills: - Proven experience in product development, ensuring new textile products meet market and quality standards (Mandatory). - Proficiency in market research to identify and act upon emerging trends and opportunities (Mandatory). - Sound negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers and buyers (Mandatory). - Ability to perform trend analysis to keep products competitive and innovative. - Experience with email buyer communication to facilitate smooth, professional interactions. - Excellent communication skills for effective marketing of home textile products. - Strong understanding of customer requirements to tailor product offerings effectively.
