Merchandiser Job in Kenya

Please post the following Job advert for Deepa Industries (Tropical Heat)

Position: Merchandiser

Purpose of the Positions: To help both the retailer and the manufacturer maximize sales and increase sales volume. This goal is accomplished through execution, education, and promotion.

Functional Responsibilities:

Execution of Retail Sales Merchandising By:
  • Ensuring that a proper level of stock is maintained and by ensuring that the merchandise is displayed appropriately with proper signage and favorable shelf placement. This includes setup, plan-o-gram execution, as well as the stocking, fronting, facing, and rotating of the manufacturer’s products.
  • To resolve issues that may arise as a result of audits, and solve problems at the store level in order to maintain the standards established in the initial sales agreement.
  • Training Responsibilities of a Retail Sales Merchandiser by: Maintaining a good rapport with employees at all levels is essential, and having effective communication with both employees and customers is critical to success.
  • Promotions Responsibilities for a Retail Sales Merchandiser: The retail sales merchandiser will introduce the promotion, gain agreement and support from the store managers, secure preferred product placement, re-merchandise, place signage, and generate awareness and enthusiasm with employees prior to the launch of the promotion.
  • Monitoring sales volume, inspecting inventory levels, and maintaining in-store promotional materials are key tasks throughout the promotional period.
  • To prepare reports and maintain customer relationships.

Required Qualifications
  • Holder of a Diploma or Certificate in Sales and Marketing
  • Have 1-4 years’ experience in Merchandising in FMCG.
  • Proven experience in Customer relations

Competencies
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
  • Highly organized and flexible
  • Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and competencies we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.


Please forward a copy of your updated resume indicating your current salary and expected salary to hr@tropicalheat.co.ke before close of business 25th April 2014.