Homeware Merchandiser / Account Manager

I am currently looking for a Homeware Merchandiser / Account Manager position. This is a full time position, based in Cape Town. We specialize in the import of Homeware, ranging from Kitchen Items, Bathroom Accessories, Décor and Furniture.

Job Purpose

To source, develop, and manage a competitive and profitable homeware product range by identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating costs, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products that meet brand and customer expectation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong ability to identify emerging trends and industry developments.
• Identify, evaluate, and source products from current and potential new suppliers.
• Natural attunement to shifts in trends and new developments.
• Maintain and nurture long-term supplier partnerships as well as customer relationships.
• Responsible for calculating product costs and ensure profitability and competitiveness.
• Proactively present and promote new products to customers to drive sales.
• Drive pricing negotiations with factories and customers to optimize profitability.
• Request and track product samples to ensure on‑time delivery to customers.
• Coordinate with factories to place orders and confirm specifications, packaging, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with factories to ensure production samples are delivered on schedule and approved before production.
• Inspect and approve final production before shipment to ensure quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with suppliers and freight partners to achieve on‑time shipments.
• Monitor the supply chain to ensure on‑time delivery to customers.
• The employee is required to demonstrate friendliness, professionalism, and a willingness to assist customers at all time.

Skills and Competencies

Experience and Qualifications

Personal Attributes

Start date : as soon as possible.

If you are interested in this position, please do send through your CV before the 29th October.

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