Retail Merchandising Manager / Assistant Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field
• 5–8 years of experience in merchandising within a retail fashion & accessories environment
• Strong experience in planogram development, space planning, and store layout
• Solid understanding of FMCG products and retail operations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and space productivity metrics
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on approach with willingness to travel frequently between stores

The Merchandising Manager / Assistant Manager at PANDA EYES is responsible for driving overall merchandising strategy, product assortment, and in-store execution across all outlets. This role ensures products are presented effectively to maximize sales, enhance customer experience, and maintain strong brand consistency.

You will play a key role in supporting new store openings, store refresh initiatives, and expansion plans, while collaborating closely with the buying, operations, and marketing teams to deliver strong commercial results.

1. Merchandising Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies to drive sales, margins, and product visibility.
• Oversee product assortment, category layout, and space planning across all PANDA Eyes outlets
• Ensure consistency in visual merchandising standards, planograms, and display guidelines
• Monitor in-store execution and ensure compliance with merchandising standards

1. Product Assortment & Space Planning

• Collaborate with the buying team to optimize product mix based on sales performance and customer demand.
• Develop and maintain planograms for various store formats and categories
• Allocate shelf space effectively to maximize productivity and sales per square foot
• Review slow-moving items and recommend actions such as promotions or delistings.

1. Store Operations & Execution

• Conduct regular store visits to ensure merchandising standards are properly executed
• Identify execution gaps and work with operations teams to resolve issues promptly
• Ensure accurate product placement, pricing, and high-quality displays
• Support stores during promotions, campaigns, and seasonal transitions.

1. New Store Openings & Expansion

• Lead merchandising setup for new store openings.
• Coordinate with operations and buying teams to ensure store readiness prior to launch
• Provide on-site support during store openings to ensure smooth execution

1. Market & Competitor Analysis

• Conduct competitor benchmarking on pricing, promotions, and display strategies
• Analyze customer shopping behavior and retail trends
• Recommend improvements to enhance customer experience and drive sales performance

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the buying team on product launches and assortment planning
• Partner with the marketing team on promotional displays and campaigns
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure stock availability and effective execution.

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the PANDA Eyes merchandising team, including executives and store merchandisers
• Set KPIs and monitor team performance
• Drive continuous improvement in merchandising processes and standards.
• 5 Working Days
• Training Provided
• Annual Leave
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• SOCSO
• EPF
• EIS
• Medical Insurance