Junior Merchandiser

SUMMARY:
A leading Durban-based Supplier to the major SA retail fashion chains is seeking a Junior Account Manager / Coordinator for their Beauty & Cosmetics department. (Durban, KZN)

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Learn and develop skills in :
  • Range building for each customer
  • Presenting these ranges to the customers
  • Briefing these ranges into the relevant factories
  • Coding and swatching samples
• Follow up on samples from both local and China suppliers
• Briefing in artwork designs to the designer
• Following up and checking designs based on customer briefs
• Working with the QA team on product submission and resolving issues (this will help them understand product formulations better and for their development)
• Sit in on delivery and production meetings to understand the flow of the business and learn problem solving skills
• Assist with groundwork on costing and negotiation - to be confirmed and finalized by Senior Merchandiser
• Reviewing different Beauty products and colours from international brands
• Smelling and reviewing different fragrances
• Wearer trials for cosmetics products and offering feedback

• Relevant experience in a similar role supplying major South African retail chains (can be in clothing/accessories/etc)
• Must be dedicated and enjoy a challenge and seeing projects to completion
• Must be able to work as part of a team and under pressure
• Be versatile and enjoys variety in work
• Be creative but also good with numbers
• Organised and structured with good attention to detail
• Team player

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