Due to growth, we are currently recruiting for the following new
position:
Position: Head Merchandiser
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: National Sales Manager
Job DescriptionPosition: Head Merchandiser
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: National Sales Manager
- 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.