Fashion Retail Merchandiser & Consultant

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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