Merchandising Supervisor (St. Ann/St. Mary)

Merchandising Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The Merchandising Supervisor has responsibility for supervising/monitoring the activities of the Merchandising team, ensuring that the targeted goals are met or exceeded with the aim of increasing sales within the assigned retail outlets

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of Merchandisers and in-store Promoters
• Distribute tools and equipment to Merchandisers such as POS materials, and the dissemination of information re new products, specials, consumer promotion etc.
• Partner with Merchandisers to ensure that stocks are properly rotated and that out dated or damaged goods are removed from the shelves immediately
• Provide information from the trade to Regional Sales Managers to assist with the planning of promotional activities and placement of major POS e.g. stands, racks etc.
• Ensure that Promoters and Merchandisers adhere to the rules governing attire, behavior, attendance and the overall representation of the company
• Collaborate with Sales Representatives to secure additional shelf facings and secondary displays where possible
• Provide monthly reports re trade visits and general activities in the region assigned
• Execute all other functions deemed necessary for the over efficiency and effectiveness of the department
• Develop guidelines and policies to ensure the smooth running of the department
• Ensure that the department meets the necessary deadlines re the dissemination of information and the distribution of POS
• Make monthly visits to the various regions to assess the efficiency of each Supervisor
• Ensure that the necessary tools and equipment are in stock and available to supervisors for distribution
• Work with Brand Managers to ensure that each brand is properly represented in the trade
• Assign Relief Merchandisers, where necessary, to assist with the work load
• Conduct quarterly assessments to ascertain training and developmental needs