Job Description

Job Title

: Merchandiser

Company

: anantam - A Multi-Designer Fashion Retail Chain

Location

: New Delhi, India

Experience Required:

Minimum 3+ years

Working Days

: Monday to Saturday

Timings

: Monday to Friday

,

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Reporting at anantam HQ, Ghitorni)

Start Date:

Immediate

Role Overview: Senior Merchandiser

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Merchandiser to lead our merchandising efforts across retail and digital channels. This role is pivotal to upholding our aesthetic values, driving profitable collections, and fostering a collaborative ecosystem between designers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities Designer Curation & Onboarding

Scout and identify promising emerging designers aligned with Anantam's aesthetic and customer profile Manage the onboarding process of new designers, ensuring alignment with brand goals Nurture and maintain strategic relationships with both established and emerging designers

Merchandise & Collection Planning

Work with the team to plan and curate seasonal collections based on festivals, trends, and store needs Optimize merchandise mix for individual stores and online platforms Analyze buying patterns and implement corrective strategies based on sales data

Inventory & Sales Management

Monitor monthly inventory across locations to ensure profitability and minimize dead stock Evaluate product performance, track fast- and slow-moving SKUs, and coordinate necessary action Use data insights to inform product selection and markdowns

Visual Merchandising & In-store Presentation

Ensure that stores maintain high visual and aesthetic standards through curated VM stories Collaborate with store teams to implement seasonal narratives that reflect designer ethos

Vendor Management & Negotiations

Build strong vendor networks through trust, transparency, and professionalism Negotiate pricing and markdowns to improve profitability while maintaining long-term partnerships

Team Management & Training

Lead, guide, and inspire the merchandising team to achieve KPIs Train store staff to understand collections, brand narratives, and customer preferences Conduct evaluations to identify team strengths and support individual development

Strategic Planning & Event Coordination

Draft and manage the annual retail calendar including pop-ups, designer showcases, and trunk shows Coordinate with designers and marketing teams to ensure successful event execution

Candidate Profile

Minimum Requirements:

At least 3 years of experience in merchandising, preferably within ethnic or luxury designer wear retail Strong understanding of Indian textiles, fashion cycles, and regional consumer preferences Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills Highly analytical with the ability to make data-driven decisions Experience in vendor management and multi-brand retail environments Demonstrated leadership and team mentoring skills Passionate about fashion, aesthetics, and retail innovation
Please share your resume at managerhr@anantam.net

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹480,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person