Merchandiser Sports

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

The incumbent will support GMG’s merchandising efforts within the Sports division, ensuring product assortments, inventory levels, and strategies align with market trends and customer expectations. The incumbent will execute merchandising plans to drive sales, profitability, and inventory efficiency. Collaborating with buying, planning, and supply chain teams, the incumbent will contribute to commercial goals by leveraging market insights, sales data, and consumer trends. All merchandising activities will reflect GMG’s brand standards and enhance the overall customer experience.

The incumbent will manage and curate product assortments, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends, market demands, and customer preferences to drive sales and profitability. The incumbent will continuously monitor stock levels, coordinating closely with supply chain and inventory teams to mitigate risks of stockouts, overstocking, and obsolescence. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the buying team to strategically select products, ensuring timely and efficient delivery that supports promotional calendars and key retail milestones. The incumbent will generate and maintain detailed reports analyzing merchandising performance, utilizing advanced tools and software to track inventory, sales metrics, and market trends. The incumbent will evaluate sales data to inform future buying and assortment decisions, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded. The incumbent will liaise with suppliers and vendors to manage lead times, negotiate terms where necessary, and resolve any discrepancies or delivery issues promptly. The incumbent will also collaborate with marketing teams to support product launches, seasonal campaigns, and promotional activities, ensuring cohesive brand representation across all customer touchpoints. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the merchandising function, recommending process enhancements and participating in cross-functional projects that support GMG’s strategic goals.