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Retail & Commerce · Wing · Where it is sold
Category merchandiser (MD): the work and where to find the people
At a retailer, this role owns the products and suppliers of one category (fresh food, fashion, appliances and so on) and is accountable for its sales and profit.
THE WORK
- Product sourcing and supplier negotiations
- Pricing and promotions
- In-store and online display and inventory
- Category P&L management
EXPERIENCE THAT LEADS HERE
Department store, hypermarket and convenience store buyers, platform MD, manufacturer sales
WHAT HIRING TEAMS CHECK
Whether they have created profit by changing terms with suppliers, and whether they have data-based criteria for adding and dropping products
COMPANIES THAT NEED THIS ROLE
Companies on Banseog Life for which this role matters. It does not mean they are hiring now.
Category merchandiser (MD): frequently asked questions
Category merchandiser (MD): what is the work?
At a retailer, this role owns the products and suppliers of one category (fresh food, fashion, appliances and so on) and is accountable for its sales and profit.
Category merchandiser (MD): which experience leads to the role?
People mostly come from these backgrounds: Department store, hypermarket and convenience store buyers, platform MD, manufacturer sales.
Category merchandiser (MD): what do interviews look at?
Hiring teams check whether they have created profit by changing terms with suppliers, and whether they have data-based criteria for adding and dropping products.