Job Title: Retail Visual Merchandizer & Product Strategist
Hiring Organization: Lao
Mai Holdings
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Health,
Beauty & Wellness
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/27/2024
Administrative
Reporting Line: Operations Manager
Functional
Reporting Line: Director of Operations
We are a fast-growing company with a very professional working environment. Our core business is to offer quality products to our clients who are on their journey to their various destinations. We have a hospitable team that interacts and sells various dietary supplements to our clients, they go an extra mile to package; and give customer satisfaction. We are looking for an intelligent and strong candidate in or her body, mind, and character to deploy or as a Retail Visual Merchandizer & Product Strategist
The
Retail Visual Merchandizer & Product Strategist will be pivotal in
enhancing the product presentation and strategic product positioning within our
retail environments. This role encompasses comprehensive responsibilities from
product strategy development, market research, and visual merchandising to
advising management on product selection and sales strategies.
Main
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Retail Product
Placement:
Advise management on trending products to prioritize for display and
promotion.
- Retail Product
Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough market and competitor
analysis to identify and introduce top-selling products.
- Strategic
Planning:
Develop and implement strategies to optimize resource use, maintain a
competitive edge, and improve sales through effective pricing,
distribution, and promotional tactics.
- Business
Positioning:
Educate team members about our retail products to enhance sales
performance by highlighting product features, advantages, and benefits.
- Data Management: Enter and
manage data in databases, keeping accurate records of potential products
relevant to our business model.
- Product Concept
Creation:
Generate new product concepts that align with and elevate the company’s
brand. Focus on developing Laomai and other company-specific brands.
- Product
Development Oversight: Collaborate with product development
teams to ensure products are designed according to the roadmap, providing
feedback and guidance throughout the process.
- Product
Performance Evaluation: Analyze product performance,
devising strategies to manage slow-moving inventory.
- Packaging and
Branding:
Oversee the packaging design of company products to enhance brand image
and support sales objectives.
- Visual
Merchandising: Design and implement engaging displays,
collaborate with store management on merchandising strategies and maintain
high standards of presentation.
Shop
Management Duties:
- Business
Strategy Development: Formulate strategies to increase
customer base, store traffic, and profitability. Achieve sales targets
through effective team training and motivation.
- Customer
Satisfaction: Ensure exceptional service levels to foster
customer satisfaction.
- Store
Administration: Manage store operations, adhering to company
policies and maintaining visual merchandising standards.
- Market Insight: Report on
market trends, and customer preferences, and contribute innovative ideas
to enhance market share.
- Performance
Management:
Conduct staff appraisals, identify training needs, and support career
development.
Main
Accountabilities:
- Perform
any additional duties as required by management.
- Responsible
for budget management and direct reports.
Qualifications
and skills
- Degree
in Sales and Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education.
- Minimum of Five
(5) years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the Beauty,
Health, and Wellness industry.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office and computer operations.
- In-depth
knowledge of retail products, especially in Beauty, Wellness, and Health.
- Strong
interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient
in English and Swahili, with excellent planning, coordination, and
negotiation skills.
- Effective
time management and attention to detail.
- High
adaptability with a proactive approach.
- Ability
to work well within a team.
KPIs:
- Achieve
high sales turnover.
- Efficient
stock holding maintenance.
- Successful
placement of trending products.
- Ensure
team members possess excellent product knowledge.
- Stay
abreast of current retail trends and top brands.
How to
Apply
If you
are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject
(Retail Visual Merchandizer &
Product Strategist) to recruitment@laomaiholdings.co.ke
before 16th April 2024
