Vacancy:
Merchandiser
Purpose
of the Position: To
help both the retailer and the manufacturer maximize sales and increase sales
volume. This goal is accomplished through execution, education, and promotion.
Location: The position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Responsibilities:
Location: The position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Responsibilities:
- Planning
product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with
various outlets.
- Working
closely with visual display staff and department heads to decide how goods
should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales;
- Monitoring
slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as
necessary;
- Gathering
information on customers’ reactions to products;
- Routine
sales call cycle for existing retail listing.
- Present
new product introductions / presentations to retail partners.
- Process
and follow up on all orders as necessary.
- Coordinate
demos and trainings as necessary.
- Merchandising
and retail support for accounts as directed by the sales manager.
- Utilize
market data (rankings, sales trends, etc.) to improve placement and retail
support.
- Develop
relationships at store, wholesale and manufacturer level.
Job Specifications:
- Experience
in Sales / Customer Service / Front office or merchandising experience
- A
diploma or a certificate in a customer service or Sales course
- Ability
to multi-task
- Good communication skills.
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send
their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the
email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Merchandiser on the Subject line.
