RELIEF MERCHANDISER- SEPROD

The Relief Merchandiser will be responsible to merchandise and maintain all the products distributed by the company in the supermarkets and retail stores to enhance the customer experience, increase sales and maximize inventory turns.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain attractive presentation of the company’s products in compliance with Planogram.

· Ensure adequate products are available to the consumer.

· Ensure set compliance with planogram.

· Obtain additional shelf-facing wherever possible.

· Identify suitable positions for floor, shelf displays (Merchandisers MUST obtain Retailers permission to put up displays.

· Build displays and maintain display materials.

· Install Point-Of-Sales materials in all key areas as it is necessary to achieve strong visual impact.

· Remove damaged and expired goods from shelves.

· Report to Merchandising Supervisor, Regional Sales Manager, and Sales Representative out of stock situation.

· Report any other activity that might be significant eg. Competitors’ promotions, pricing etc.

· Ensure that company’s products are priced correctly for regular and promotional purposes and give special attention to In-Store promotion.

· Maintain good relationship with Retailers and consistent in maintaining high standards.

· Display the assigned products in prominent positions.

· Always check for new competitive product lines and relay information to Supervisor.

· Work on own initiative to increase sales in outlet.

· Always report to work neatly attired in the uniforms provided by the company.

· Always be punctual and consistent in working on Saturdays.

· Gain knowledge of work to achieve goals of the Merchandising Division.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be modified at any time with or without notice.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Your performance will be assessed by the degree of success achieved in meeting the objectives outlined above and demonstrating or executing the following to include:

1. Meeting deadlines in respect to the preparation and distribution of reports.

2. Meeting specified sales targets.

3. Execute special projects initiatives as communicated.

QUALIFICATIONS

· 3 CSEC subjects

· Minimum 1 year working experience in sales or marketing

· Excellent Customer Service Skills

· Experience in the Merchandising field/Retail would be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Excellent Time Management, Customer Service Skills and analytical skills

· Excellent written and oral communication

· Must be computer literate

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Self-motivated

· Must be able to function independently and handle a variety of responsibilities under pressure.