Head Merchandiser Job in Kenya


Due to growth, we are currently recruiting for the following new position:

Position:  
Head Merchandiser  
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: National Sales Manager

Job Description
  • In charge of the merchandising team.
  • Follow up on upcountry merchandisers by liaising with the Key Account Managers.
  • Daily reports on out of stock on branches.
  • Over see delivery of RPS of visibility, to all retail outlets, targets and goals.
  • Sustaining the visibility at all times
  • Follow up of Negotiating for shelf space and off shelf displays
  • In charge of all placement of POS at the outlets as per Initiative booklet objectives
  • Creating and driving breakthrough displays at the  outlets as per Initiative booklet objectives
  • Building and sustaining  superior relationships with the Market
  • Making sure that the pricing are compliant to P&G recommended prices.
  • Reporting any issues or difficulties encountered while executing duties in all the outlets to the key accounts/ Sales Manager
  • Do monthly reports and any other reports as may be required by Sales Manager/ General Manager or any other senior manager
  • Ensure planograms are followed
  • Any other duties as may be delegated
Job Specification
  • Diploma in Sales & Marketing from a recognized institution,  degree preferred
  • At least five years merchandising experience, two of which at team leader/supervisory  level
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Effective communicator, aggressive and a team player
  • Good leadership , coaching & mentoring skills
  • Tolerant with problem solving & analytical
  • Decision making oriented & able to quickly react to changing environments.
Interested applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their cover letter and updated CV indicating current/past and expected salary to hasbah.hr@gmail.com  by 1400hrs November 2, 2012.