58 Retail Merchandising jobs in India

• Developing and executing visual merchandising strategies for all product categories.
• Planning and managing product placement and store layouts to maximize sales and customer engagement.
• Analyzing sales data and customer feedback to identify merchandising opportunities and challenges.
• Ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal across all retail touchpoints.
• Managing inventory flow and replenishment to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
• Training and guiding store staff on merchandising standards and visual presentation techniques.
• Collaborating with the marketing team on in-store promotions and visual campaign execution.
• Conducting regular store visits to assess merchandising execution and provide feedback.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to inform merchandising decisions.
• Managing the budget for visual merchandising materials and store fixtures.

• Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies for various product categories.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to determine optimal product assortments and inventory levels.
• Plan and execute in-store visual merchandising directives, including displays, signage, and product placement.
• Collaborate with the buying team to ensure timely delivery and availability of merchandise.
• Monitor stock levels and provide recommendations for replenishment, transfers, and markdowns.
• Evaluate the performance of merchandising initiatives and adjust strategies as needed.
• Conduct store visits to assess visual presentation, inventory accuracy, and adherence to merchandising standards.
• Stay updated on fashion trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and product knowledge.
• Provide feedback to the buying and marketing teams based on store-level observations and sales performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in retail merchandising, visual display, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in analyzing sales data and interpreting market trends.
• Excellent visual presentation skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with visual merchandising software or tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote tasks with required in-person store visits and meetings.
• Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead a team of 12+ to work closely with the category and channel teams on assortment planning for each touch point.

- Optimize space/fixture utilization across each touch point in the network, to maximize productivity, conversion, and sales.

- Drive forecasting & inventory planning for each sales touch point in the network, across categories.

- Create hyperlocal assortments to ensure that each touch point has an optimal product mix to cater to the TG.

- Drive regular allocation/replenishment of stores basis sales & consumption trends.

- Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize the ARS system.

- Collaborate with the visual merchandising team, ensuring the assortment is displayed according to the planogram.

- Monitor and drive merchandise health across touchpoints and channels

- Lead growth initiatives/projects to drive incremental business and conversion.

Requirements:

- Category management experience/ consumer tech experience/ high growth consumer focussed companies experience is a plus

- 10+ years of Total Experience, experience with business decision driving through data analytics is key

Competencies for Success:

- Strong Numerical and Analytical Skills

- Strong Consumer Centricity to pick the Pulse of the Market / Fashion Trends

- Ability to Cope with Pressure and Work in a Fast-Paced Environment

- Strong Collaborative and Interpersonal

Job Description

As Retail Merchandising Lead, you will drive execution of the commercial agenda and merchandising strategy together with Merchandise Managers to exceed financial targets. You have a deep interest in the customer and consumer and use customer centric approach in everything you do. You use your retail knowledge and understand synergies between channels, and interest in product, strong analytical ability, and commercial skills, enabling you to constantly improve customer shopping experience in market.

You are customer and sales-driven professional with a strong commercial awareness and salesmanship. You have a strategic mindset with an analytical back-bone. You thrive working in a fast pace, in and agile environment, executing the regional commercial agenda for your markets. You love working with the product and to execute your concept plan in line with the regional directions. You are a strong team-player and foster collaboration across channels, roles and functions and inspires stakeholders to buy in to the product plans to enhance engagement and execution level.

Key responsibilities

Qualifications

To be successful in the role as Retail Merchandising Lead, you should have strong commercial focus and are insight and data driven, with proven ability to drive results and work towards goals. You should have a broad merchandising knowledge and commercial experience that understands the total picture from customer demands on our offers.

What you need to succeed:

Additional Information

This is a full-time position in merchandising team, reporting to Merchandise Manager.

This position is based at our office in Bangalore, India.

Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than June 25th 2025 . Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.

Global Benefits

We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.

Inclusion & Diversity

H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.

Company Description

H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M .

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in retail merchandising, visual merchandising, or a similar role.
• Proven experience in analyzing sales data and translating insights into merchandising strategies.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Excellent aesthetic sense and creativity.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and influence store staff.
• Experience with retail planning and inventory management software is a plus.
• Passion for retail and understanding of current consumer trends.

• Develop and implement visual merchandising plans and strategies.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify product opportunities.
• Create appealing product displays and store layouts.
• Ensure brand consistency and visual standards across all retail locations.
• Collaborate with store teams and marketing departments.
• Monitor inventory levels and suggest reorder points for visual displays.
• Plan and execute seasonal promotions and product launches.
• Conduct store visits and provide feedback on merchandising execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in retail merchandising or visual display.
• Strong understanding of retail sales and marketing principles.
• Excellent visual presentation and spatial planning skills.
• Proficiency in retail analytics and presentation software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both remotely and occasionally on-site.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability across all product categories.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Plan and manage product assortments, ensuring a balanced and desirable offering for target customers.
• Collaborate with buying, design, and marketing teams to align product strategies with brand objectives.
• Oversee visual merchandising standards and guidelines to create compelling in-store displays and presentations.
• Manage inventory levels, optimize stock turn, and minimize markdowns through effective planning and execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchandising associates and visual display artists.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess merchandising execution, gather customer feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to provide insights on product performance and market trends.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging retail trends.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in retail merchandising, with a focus on fashion or apparel.
• Proven track record of success in driving sales, managing inventory, and improving profitability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Excellent understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in retail management software and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office and remote responsibilities.
• Passion for fashion and a deep understanding of the retail landscape.