Sales Representative at Talents and Skills Africa

Our client, an indigenous Food Mart company is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Description

• Act as the liaison between customers and the company by addressing customer issues and solving customer problems.
• Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customersТ expectations and companyТs objectives.
• To collaborate effectively with customers to create attractive sales floor displays and make sure that company product is prominently displayed.

Core Responsibilities

• Understanding shelf placement strategies and in-store displays to market a product and maximize exposure to customers.
• Controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season.
• Analyzing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colours or styles) and ensuring that they reach their full potential.
• Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers.
• Maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data.
• Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges.
• Gathering information on customers' reactions to products.
• Analyzing the previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines.
• Maximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately.
• Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory.
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes & clear outs.
• Maintaining awareness of competitors' performance.
• Monitoring slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary.

Qualifications

• SSCE or OND
• Must have experience in sales or supermarket/grocery business.
• Computer knowledge is a plus
• Preferably a female between the age of 23-30 years
• Must stay around Ajah - Sangotedo axis of Lagos.

Requirements:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Latest merchandizing trends and best practices.