Modern Trade Sales Rep and Merchandiser at Graceco Limited

JOB SUMMARY

• The role of the Merchandiser is to ensure that the shelves of a retail store are stocked with products and displays them accordingly for customers.
• Merchandiser are responsible for tracking the product inventory levels, report any issues of expiry or shortages to management.
• Collaborate with stores account officer/contact person to raise new order and follow up with payments.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of OND in any Discipline
• Minimum of 1 year experience in similar position

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good team player
• Good interpersonal and people management skills and negotiating skills
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment and tact
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

WORKING TOOLS

• Software Applications
• Merchandiser training manual

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Merchandiser will be assigned 25 stores and it is expected that all stores are visited in a week (5 stores Per Day).
• Monitoring Sales Activities of all products during visitation to a store and the stock level should be checked.
• Analyze sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock
• Maximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately on the shelves and dump bins.
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs of competitors.
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals.
• Remain up to date with company’s best practices.