GM-Marketing & Merchandising

Job Description

Title: GM-Marketing & Merchandising

Company Name: Ananta Casual Wear Ltd

Vacancy: 01

Age: 35 to 50 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Buying House, Group of Companies

• A Level
• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Buying House, Group of Companies

• Age 35 to 50 years
• Only Male

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs, providing value-added services.

• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, factories, and other vendors while communicating effectively with these external partners to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues that may arise.

• Building and leading a team of merchandising professionals while providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure the Team achieves its goals and objectives as well as the overall company objectives.

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies aligned with company objectives.

• Lead cross-functional teams across product development, merchandising, and supply chain.

• Set departmental goals (sales, margins, delivery performance) and ensure achievement.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key buyers, brands, and buying offices.

• Identify and onboard new clients to grow the business.

• Negotiate order volumes, prices, delivery schedules, and payment terms with buyers

• Review and approve product cost sheets prepared by merchandising teams.

• Ensure profitability through efficient material sourcing, consumption control, and price negotiations.

• Monitor margin performance and make corrective actions where needed.4.

• Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise senior merchandising managers, mid-level merchandisers, and support staff.

• Conduct performance reviews, training, and mentoring to develop the merchandising team.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Identify new business opportunities, categories, or markets.

• Stay ahead of fashion trends, sustainability requirements, and buyer preferences.

• Drive digitalization and modern merchandising tools (e.g., PLM systems, ERP).