Merchandising Executive

About Love, Bonito

Love, Bonito is a leading womenswear brand in Southeast Asia, founded in Singapore in 2010 and grown from an online-first business into a multi-channel company with more than 20 stores across Asia, alongside a strong digital presence. The business is now focused on expanding into new product categories, new markets, wholesale opportunities, and brand acquisitions as it grows into a regional consumer group that combines creativity, performance, and technology.

The company describes its culture as fast-moving, curious, and action-oriented, with an emphasis on trust, teamwork, empathy, individuality, and high standards.

Role Overview

As a Merchandising Executive, you will support the retail business by shaping and executing merchandising plans that improve sales performance and customer experience. The role calls for strong analytical thinking, a good understanding of consumer behavior and merchandising trends, and close coordination with internal teams such as buying, marketing, retail, visual merchandising, and operations.

What You Will Do

• Create merchandising plans aimed at improving sales results and customer satisfaction.
• Review market trends, shopper behavior, and the competitive environment to find assortment opportunities.
• Work with the buying team to build the right product mix for the brand and target customers.
• Carry out store visits and competitor checks to understand market positioning.
• Monitor stock levels and replenishment to limit both shortages and excess inventory.
• Use data analysis and forecasting to improve stock turnover and reduce holding costs.
• Coordinate with visual merchandising teams to build attractive displays and store layouts that encourage engagement and sales.
• Help maintain merchandising standards consistently across retail locations.
• Develop promotion and pricing approaches that support sales growth and profitability.
• Track promotion and pricing results and adjust plans where needed.
• Partner with marketing, retail, and operations teams to implement merchandising initiatives effectively.
• Share merchandising priorities with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Monitor performance indicators including sales, margin, inventory turnover, and sell-through rates.
• Prepare reports and insights to assess merchandising effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Support business performance against key success measures such as sales revenue and sell-through rate.
• Work independently to analyze data and communicate findings clearly to different stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine interest in retail, with a strong sense of customer preference and market movement.
• A strategic and results-driven mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret data and trends to guide decisions.
• Comfort with structured thinking and systematic problem-solving.
• A proactive, resourceful, hands-on approach with a bias for action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, plus the ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
• Alignment with the brand values of People Matter, Go Above & Beyond, Be Bold, Be Creative, Always Keep It Real, Growth Mindset, and We’re Better Together.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Diploma holders with relevant experience are also welcome.
• At least 1 to 2 years of merchandising experience in the retail sector.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak periods or special events.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement, including hybrid flexibility.
• Corporate insurance coverage, including fully covered panel clinic visits, dental benefits, and maternity reimbursement.
• Learning and development support such as access to premium resources and a personal development fund.
• Dedicated leadership training for employees with managerial responsibilities.
• Friday afternoon off for learning.
• Staff discount on Love, Bonito products.
• Access to corporate partner offers and benefits.

Additional Information

The role is part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where employees are expected to learn quickly, adapt, and contribute actively. The company values a no-frills culture built on trust, collaboration, empathy, and meaningful impact.

Critical Success Factors

• Delivery against sales revenue and business line sell-through targets.
• Clear communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to independently process and analyze data.
• Self-awareness about strengths and areas for development in the role.