Retail Merchandiser

Job Title: Merchandiser

Company: anantam – A Multi-Designer Fashion Retail Chain

Location: New Delhi, India

Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years

Working Days: Monday to Saturday

Timings: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Reporting at anantam HQ, Ghitorni)

Start Date: Immediate

Role Overview: Senior Merchandiser

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Merchandiser to lead our merchandising efforts across

retail and digital channels. This role is pivotal to upholding our aesthetic values, driving profitable collections, and

fostering a collaborative ecosystem between designers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Designer Curation & Onboarding

● Scout and identify promising emerging designers aligned with Anantam’s aesthetic and customer profile

● Manage the onboarding process of new designers, ensuring alignment with brand goals

● Nurture and maintain strategic relationships with both established and emerging designers

Merchandise & Collection Planning

● Work with the team to plan and curate seasonal collections based on festivals, trends, and store needs

● Optimize merchandise mix for individual stores and online platforms

● Analyze buying patterns and implement corrective strategies based on sales data

Inventory & Sales Management

● Monitor monthly inventory across locations to ensure profitability and minimize dead stock

● Evaluate product performance, track fast- and slow-moving SKUs, and coordinate necessary action

● Use data insights to inform product selection and markdowns

Visual Merchandising & In-store Presentation

● Ensure that stores maintain high visual and aesthetic standards through curated VM stories

● Collaborate with store teams to implement seasonal narratives that reflect designer ethos

Vendor Management & Negotiations

● Build strong vendor networks through trust, transparency, and professionalism

● Negotiate pricing and markdowns to improve profitability while maintaining long-term partnerships

Team Management & Training

● Lead, guide, and inspire the merchandising team to achieve KPIs

● Train store staff to understand collections, brand narratives, and customer preferences

● Conduct evaluations to identify team strengths and support individual development

Strategic Planning & Event Coordination

● Draft and manage the annual retail calendar including pop-ups, designer showcases, and trunk shows

● Coordinate with designers and marketing teams to ensure successful event execution.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Requirements:

● At least 3 years of experience in merchandising, preferably within ethnic or luxury designerwear retail

● Strong understanding of Indian textiles, fashion cycles, and regional consumer preferences

● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills

● Highly analytical with the ability to make data-driven decisions

● Experience in vendor management and multi-brand retail environments

● Demonstrated leadership and team mentoring skills

● Passionate about fashion, aesthetics, and retail innovation

Please share your resume at managerhr@anantam.net

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹360,000.00 - ₹480,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person