Job Title: Gift Shop Merchandiser
Hiring Organization: Strathmore
University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 11/08/2023
Basic job summary:
To promote the Strathmore brand identity to alumni, staff,
students and friends of Strathmore University through selling branded
merchandise. The merchandiser will be in charge of daily operations, stock
management and growth of sales and profits.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The
candidate will be responsible of operating the physical and online merchandise
shops (the ecommerce platform). Their primary duties include displaying and
selling branded merchandise, managing stock deliveries, executing promotion and
sales plans and monitoring merchandise trends.
Maintaining
and creating attractive display of products both physically and online.
Ensuring
that the right amount of merchandise is available at the right time.
Working
with the manager to create a product range, request for stock and create
purchase plans in collaboration with the Procurement Office.
Creating
a sales plan for stocked products.
Drive
sales targets and analyses sales trends for the physical and online shops.
Promote new products and any special deals and sell at all university events.
Maintenance
of stock including activating products, entering price lists and amending
quantities.
Collaborating
with Finance Office and ensure smooth running of operations, accounts, sales
and profits.
Creating
and maintaining a communication plan to promote branded merchandise. Help with
design and photography of the online gift shop. Support communication
activities on Alumni social media channels. Update ecommerce platforms with new
products and promotions.
Monitoring
sales trends and advising on the best-selling products
Promoting
a specific product across the Strathmore community (physical and digital)
platforms.
Create a
user-friendly buying experience for customers. Take note of any customer
feedback and convey it to the supervisor. Processing customer payments at the
checkout point/till.
Collaborating
with other team members to keep the sales floor area clean and organized at all
times.
Maintaining
daily sales records and preparing weekly sales reports.
Support
Alumni administrative activities
Qualifications:
Diploma
in Sales and Marketing
Experience:
1 year
relevant work experience i.e. working in a busy merchandise or products outlet,
digital marketing and ecommerce sales experience.
Personal Attributes
Microsoft
office skills
Experience
in Social media and digital marketing skills.
Basic
website/ecommerce management skills.
Good
communication and interpersonal skills.
How To Apply
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with
us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated
resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Gift Shop Merchandiser” on the
subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 15th November 2023. Kindly
note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please be advised that Strathmore
University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from
applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested
applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview
opportunity that requires payment of any money.