Fashion Retail Merchandiser & Consultant at Proicon HR… · Delhi

About Us

We are a curated multi-designer fashion destination bringing together emerging and established designers under one platform. Our mission is to create a seamless ecosystem that helps designers grow their brands while delivering exceptional fashion experiences to customers.

We are looking for a proactive and fashion-savvy Merchandiser who will be responsible for onboarding designer brands, managing ongoing designer relationships, and driving merchandising excellence to maximize sales and brand performance.

Key Responsibilities1. Designer Acquisition & Onboarding designer brands.

• Identify, research, and approach potential designer brands aligned with the store's positioning.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of emerging and established fashion designers.
• Conduct brand evaluations based on product quality, market positioning, pricing, and commercial viability.
• Present partnership opportunities and negotiate commercial terms.
• Coordinate onboarding documentation, agreements, pricing structures, and inventory planning.
• Ensure smooth integration of new designers into the platform and store operations.

2. Designer Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for onboarded designers.
• Maintain regular communication regarding sales performance, inventory status, marketing opportunities, and business growth.
• Develop long-term partnerships and identify opportunities for brand expansion.
• Resolve operational issues and ensure designer satisfaction.
• Conduct periodic business reviews with designers.

3. Merchandising & Assortment Planning

• Curate seasonal collections and product assortments based on customer demand, market trends, and sales data.
• Collaborate with designers to optimize product mix, pricing, and inventory allocation.
• Ensure balanced assortment across categories, price points, and target customer segments.
• Plan launches, exclusive collections, and seasonal drops.

4. Inventory & Performance Management

• Monitor sell-through rates, stock levels, and inventory turnover.
• Recommend replenishment, markdown, and liquidation strategies.
• Analyze product performance and provide actionable insights to designers.
• Forecast inventory requirements and coordinate stock planning.

5. Trend & Market Analysis

• Stay updated on fashion trends, consumer behavior, competitor activities, and market developments.
• Translate trend insights into merchandising recommendations.
• Identify emerging designers and category opportunities.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Buying, Marketing, E-commerce, Retail Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams.
• Coordinate product launches, campaigns, photoshoots, and promotional activities.
• Support content and storytelling initiatives to enhance designer visibility.

7. Merchandising Services (Post-Onboarding)

• Provide assortment optimization and seasonal buying recommendations.
• Guide designers on pricing strategies and collection planning.
• Share sales analytics and customer insights.
• Recommend inventory management and replenishment plans.
• Advise on market trends, category expansion, and product development opportunities.
• Support designers in maximizing visibility through merchandising, promotions, and marketing collaborations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of quality designers onboarded.
• Designer retention rate.
• Sales growth of onboarded brands.
• Inventory turnover and sell-through performance.
• Assortment productivity.
• Designer satisfaction and engagement scores.
• Revenue contribution from managed designer portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Management, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in fashion merchandising, buying, designer relations, or brand partnerships.
• Strong understanding of fashion retail, luxury, contemporary, and designer markets.
• Experience working with designer brands or multi-brand retail environments preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
• Proficiency in Excel, merchandising tools, and retail reporting systems.

Desired Skills

• Fashion trend forecasting.
• Assortment planning and inventory management.
• Vendor and designer relationship management.
• Sales analysis and reporting.
• Commercial negotiation.
• Project management and coordination.
• Strong aesthetic sense and market awareness.

What Success Looks Like

• Building a high-quality portfolio of designer partners.
• Driving strong sales and profitability across designer brands.
• Creating lasting designer relationships.
• Delivering data-driven merchandising strategies that improve product performance and customer satisfaction.

Pay: ₹18,422.00 - ₹36,865.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person