Resume Skills and Keywords for Textile Merchandiser

A textile merchandiser manages various aspects of the textile industry, from product development to sales. They collaborate with designers to develop new textile products, conduct market research to identify trends and finalize product specifications. They source materials and coordinate with suppliers, negotiating pricing and contracts while maintaining strong relationships. They oversee order management, ensuring timely delivery and addressing any issues that may arise.

Skills required for a Textile Merchandiser role

  • Product Placement
  • Sales Support
  • Retail Store Management
  • Merchandise Displays
  • Product Development
  • Textile Designing
  • Material Sourcing
  • Communication Skills

What recruiters look for in a Textile Merchandiser's resume: 

  • A good understanding of textile designing and merchandising display
  • Experience with Sales support and retail store management
  • Extensive knowledge of product development and product placement.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.

What can make your Textile Merchandiser resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in textile merchandising:

  • A visionary textile merchandiser is adept in coordinating and managing the end-to-end merchandising process in the textile and apparel industry.

Targeted job description 

  • Source and select textile materials, fabrics, and accessories from suppliers based on quality, cost, and client requirements. 
  • Collaborate with designers and production teams to ensure materials are procured in a timely manner and meet production specifications. 
  • Work closely with the marketing department to discuss advertising requirements and campaigns.
  • Collaborate with fashion designers, suppliers, and distributors to negotiate contracts and finalize deadlines.

Related academic background 

  • B.Designing at National Institute of Fashion Designing| 2015

Sample Resume of Textile Merchandiser in Text Format

ADITI ROY

Textile Merchandiser 

+91-9876543210 | aditi@gmail.com |Jodhpur, India

SUMMARY 

A visionary textile merchandiser is adept in coordinating and managing the end-to-end merchandising process in the textile and apparel industry. An innovative communicator that understands the needs of the customers and aids in the creative operations of the organization.

EXPERIENCE

Textile Merchandiser at Raj Textiles from Jan 2021 - Present, Jodhpur

  • Sourcing and selecting textile materials, fabrics, and accessories from suppliers based on quality, cost, and client requirements. 
  • Collaborating with designers and production teams to ensure materials are procured in a timely manner and meet production specifications. 
  • Negotiating prices, contracts, and delivery timelines with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and maintain profitability.
  • Tracking and managing production timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of products while maintaining quality standards. 
  • Communicating and coordinating with clients, providing regular updates on production progress, addressing concerns, and offering solutions to meet their specific requirements.

Assistant Textile Merchandiser at Birla Group from Jan 2018 - Dec 2020, Jodhpur

  • Assisted senior merchandiser in everyday product merchandising activities. 
  • Processed and monitored invoices and shipments accurately. 
  • Reported to the warehouse and store about the stock release, stock return, and new arrivals. 
  • Forecasted order quantities based on stock level and sales information. 
  • Assisted in the development of merchandising ideas for business growth based on industry trends, market analysis, and competitor markets

Sourcing Textile Assistant at Urban Textile Company from May 2015 - Dec 2017, Jodhpur

  • Assisted in the sourcing and selection of textile materials, fabrics, and accessories based on quality, cost, and client requirements. 
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, trends, and emerging materials in the textile industry. 
  • Collaborated with the sourcing team to request and analyze supplier quotations, negotiate prices, and evaluate supplier proposals.

EDUCATION

B. Designing, National Institute of Fashion Designing, Jodhpur 2015

SKILLS

Product Placement | Sales Support | Retail Store Management | Merchandise Displays | Product Development | Textile Designing | Material Sourcing | Communication Skills

LANGUAGES

English 

Hindi