AVP Merchandising

1 day ago

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Robinsons Appliances Corp. Full-time ₱2 - ₱4 Contract

The AVP for Merchandising is responsible for driving the growth, profitability, and competitiveness of the Gadgets & Electronics category, including laptops, drones, cameras, and other emerging technology products, through effective category strategy, assortment planning, vendor partnerships, pricing, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall Gadgets & Electronics category strategy and growth.

  • Drive sales, margin, profitability, and inventory productivity.

  • Develop competitive assortments aligned with customer needs and technology trends.

  • Lead vendor partnerships, negotiations, exclusive deals, and commercial programs.

  • Identify new brands, technologies, and business opportunities.

  • Develop pricing, promotions, and product launch strategies.

  • Work closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and E-commerce to ensure effective execution.

  • Lead and develop the Merchandising team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA is an advantage.

  • 7 or more years of progressive merchandising, category management, buying, or commercial experience, with significant exposure to Gadgets & Electronics.

  • At least 3-5 years of leadership experience managing high-performing merchandising or category teams.

  • Strong expertise in category strategy, assortment planning, pricing, inventory management, forecasting, and vendor negotiations.

  • Proven track record of driving sales growth, profitability, market share, and category expansion.

  • Experience managing cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and E-commerce teams.

  • Experience in omnichannel retail, e-commerce, or consumer electronics retail environments is highly preferred.