Corporate Merchandiser
Department: Merchandising / Corporate Gifting
Location: Delhi NCR
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–5 Years
Industry: Corporate Gifting / Advertising / BTL / Branding / Promotional Merchandise
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Corporate Merchandiser who will be responsible for sourcing, developing, costing, and executing corporate merchandise, promotional products, gifting solutions, and customized branding materials for clients.
The candidate should have strong knowledge of the corporate gifting and promotional merchandise market, vendor management skills, costing knowledge, and the ability to manage projects from requirement to final delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Client Requirement Understanding
Understand client requirements for corporate gifts, merchandise and promotional products.
Suggest suitable products based on budget, quantity, branding requirements and timelines.
Develop customized merchandise options and product presentations for clients.
Coordinate with the sales/team to prepare quotations and proposals.
2. Product Sourcing & Vendor Management
Source products from existing and new vendors/manufacturers.
Identify competitive pricing and negotiate rates with suppliers.
Maintain a strong vendor network for corporate gifting and promotional merchandise.
Compare multiple vendor quotations and finalize the most suitable option.
Coordinate for samples, product quality and customization.
3. Product Development
Work on customized products such as:
Corporate Gift Sets
T-Shirts & Apparel
Caps
Bags & Backpacks
Diaries & Notebooks
Mugs & Bottles
Pens & Stationery
Awards & Trophies
Tech Accessories
Employee Joining Kits
Festival Hampers
Promotional Products
Customized Merchandise
Event Giveaways
Explore new and trending merchandise products regularly.
4. Costing & Quotations
Prepare accurate product costing and BOQs.
Calculate product cost, branding cost, packaging, logistics, GST and margins.
Ensure quotations are commercially viable and competitive.
Track changes in vendor pricing and market rates.
5. Order & Production Management
Coordinate with vendors after PO/order confirmation.
Share approved artwork/designs with vendors.
Monitor production timelines and ensure timely dispatch.
Follow up for samples and approvals before bulk production.
Conduct quality checks before dispatch wherever required.
Coordinate logistics and delivery to the required location.
6. Internal Coordination
Coordinate with Sales, Creative/Design, Operations, Accounts and Vendors.
Maintain proper records of quotations, samples, POs, invoices and deliveries.
Ensure all project details are communicated clearly to the execution team.
7. Market Research
Regularly research new corporate merchandise and gifting trends.
Identify new suppliers, manufacturers and innovative products.
Maintain a database of products with specifications and indicative pricing.
Track competitor offerings and market pricing.
Required Skills
Strong vendor negotiation skills.
Good knowledge of corporate gifting and promotional merchandise.
Strong costing and quotation preparation skills.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
Strong follow-up and vendor management skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Commercial understanding and attention to detail.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following industries will be preferred:
Corporate Gifting
Promotional Merchandise
Advertising Agencies
BTL Agencies
Event Management
Branding & Printing
Retail Branding
Corporate Events
Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
Competitive vendor pricing
Timely sourcing and delivery
Product quality
Vendor development
Cost optimization
Accurate costing/BOQs
Timely completion of projects
Number of new products/vendors developed
Client satisfaction
Qualification
Minimum: Graduate in any discipline.
Candidates with relevant experience in merchandising, corporate gifting, procurement, advertising or event management will be preferred.
Salary
₹15,000 – ₹25000 per month, depending on experience and skills.
Immediate joiners / candidates with strong vendor contacts will be preferred.