Merchandising Supervisor

Lead the Merchandising Team in designated retail environment to support the Sales and Marketing effort in the achievement of volume and profit objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

•             Manage the implementation of agreed Merchandising Initiatives – Plannogramming, Communication (POP Strategy), Promotions.

•             Coach and Co-ordinate Merchandisers in order that trade marketing representation in retail chain outlets are superior to the competition in respect of both availability and visibility.

•             Establish close working relationships with the trade to gain high levels of trade support and loyalty whilst enhancing understanding of the trading environment.

•             Keep Merchandisers fully informed at all times of objectives, progress and future action plan in order that effective in-store activities can be implemented.

•             Timely submission of trade marketing and distribution information – Competitive Intelligence, Consumer and Customer Feedback, General outlet performance – to ensure that the Sales and the Brand Marketing team are fully informed at all times.

•             Perform trade visits and audits on a weekly basis.

•             Collect the merchandisers’ work sheets and prepare pay sheet information.

•             Prepare fortnightly reports on merchandising and trade issues.

•             Assist the Merchandisers on the trade to ensure proper positioning of products.

•             Assist and develop Team Leaders in the daily administration of merchandisers as assigned.

•             Meet with key customers on a regular basis to build a business relationship.

•             Coach team members in the execution of their duties, on the job training and problem solving in which 80% of time is spent in the market place or with teams.

•             Prepare and present at monthly meetings with teams.

•             Assist in other areas of work based on the needs of the department and any other area as necessary in support of Company activities.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Requirements

•             Team player

•             Customer focused

•             Good interpersonal and communication skills

•             Confidential & Professional

•             Ability to work in a dynamic environment with minimum or no supervision

•             Supervisory skills

•             Must own a reliable working vehicle and cell phone

•             Confidential & Professional

Qualifications & Experience

•             5 O’ Levels including English and Mathematics

•             3 years experience in a supervisory position and Customer/Sales environment

•             Valid driver’s permit

Computer Skills

•             Microsoft Office Suite

•             Knowledge of Trend SX Enterprise