Victoria’s Secret​/Merchandiser

Kuwait-based Alshaya Group started to operate in the Turkish market in 2002 with the objective of undertaking retailing activities within the framework of the Group's Turkish operating rights for major international brands. Today, the group represents a portfolio of world's best known international brands in Turkey, managing their retail franchise operations in segments including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty.

Franchise portfolio includes Victoria's Secret, Starbucks, Bath & Body Works, Pinkberry, and Shake Shack in Turkey.

Alshaya Group’s operations are based on the vision of "Being one of the world's leading retailers, managing world's best known brands in profitable, value-building partnerships," with a corporate culture that rewards "Think Big," "Act Small," and "Be You" is currently looking for Merchandiser to join its Victoria’s Secret brand.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
  Economics, Business Administration, Statistics or Engineering degrees are preferred.
• Min. 4 years experience.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills to work out budgets and understand sales figures.
• Ability to work in fast – paced environment , strong problem – solving skills and results – driven mindset.
• The capability to work well as part of a team and to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
• Sound decision-making skills and the ability to plan and priorities.
• Be proactive and have high ownership for responsibility area.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, Excel is a must.
• Very well organized and strong daily follow up skills.
• High attention to details

Job Description:

• Be accountable for merchandising planning, OTB, forward planning, stock management .
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc.
• Produce/analyze sales/stock to determine best sellers, worse sellers, stock levels, covers, stock and sale margins.
• Coordinate the information flow between Host Brand and Team members in Turkey.
• Generate all reports needed internally and to the Host Brand.
• Make sure that stores have optimum stock levels and right stock at all times.
• Join weekly calls and be in contact with international teams and discuss merch-related issues.
• Prepare sales targets for promotions within target margin.
• Visit stores once a week to observe and guide store teams.
• Set the correct and quick information flow with the related departments