Merchandiser - Qheberha

Excellent opportunity for a Merchandiser to join a strong Market leader in the Alcoholic Beverage FMCG Industry! This role will be based in Qheberha (Port Elizabeth).

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must reside in PE.
• Experience within the Liquor Industry is preferable
• 2-3 years experience as a Merchandiser

The Merchandiser is responsible for effectively and efficiently merchandising products to a set standard in order to grow company brands and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

OPERATION EXCELLENCE

• Greet and acknowledge customers (e.g. store managers) and consumers (e.g. shoppers)
• Count and determine the stock to be merchandised as per SOP
• Draw stock requirements (e.g. fill the space immediately after entering a store) according to SOP
• Merchandise in accordance with SOP and check vintage, product quality on the shelf, stock rotation and price tag
• Keep shelf and back-up area (e.g. store room) clean, tidy and uncluttered in accordance with housekeeping SOP
• Execute merchandising activities as per cycle brief.
• Deliver customer satisfaction by managing customer communication
• Communicate and upkeep knowledge of products and promotions according to the cycle brief
• Effectively record merchandising activities as per standard
• Execute calls as per the call cycle
• Advise Team Leader on identified opportunities in the store
• Advise Team Leader on out of stocks as per SOP

DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS

• Record relevant metrics and competitor activities as per standard

EFFECTIVE HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

• Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
• Plan and prioritize, demonstrate abilities to manage competing demands
• Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change
• Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organizational needs
• Make yourself aware of the dress code and adhere to it (smart casual) as per SOP

EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION

• Submit required documents to the respective department on time including Proof of Delivery (POD), new account opening and trading term agreement as per the SOP
• Manage and care for company assets issued to you for business use
• Submit all expense reports on time as per SOP