Company Description Cross Seas CST Corp Morocco is a leading manufacturer of leather apparel and leather goods, serving a wide range of international fashion brands from emerging designers to established global labels. The company is known for superior handmade quality and strong global sourcing capabilities, helping clients develop distinctive leather styles and expand their leather collections.
Role Description The Senior Merchandiser – Textile & Fashion is a full-time, on-site role based in Rabat. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end merchandising cycle for leather apparel and leather goods, from trend analysis and product development through production follow-up and delivery. Daily tasks include coordinating with design, production, and sourcing teams, building and maintaining strong relationships with international brand clients, preparing and presenting seasonal collections, and monitoring order status to ensure on-time, quality delivery. The Senior Merchandiser also analyzes sales and market feedback to inform pricing, assortment, and margin strategies, while ensuring that products meet brand standards and commercial objectives. Collaboration, negotiation, and continuous communication with internal and external stakeholders are central to the role.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and customer service skills to effectively collaborate with international clients and internal teams.
- Proven experience in sales and retail within fashion, textiles, or leather goods, with an understanding of merchandising and commercial performance.
- Knowledge of marketing principles and brand positioning in the fashion industry, including trend and consumer insights.
- Solid background in textile, fashion, or leather product development and sourcing, preferably with international brands.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders, with strong organizational and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in relevant office and merchandising tools; strong skills in Excel and presentation software.
- Fluency in English and French; additional language skills are an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Textile Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
