Area Marketer

Job Summary:

Effective and efficient execution of the sales and merchandising function at store level.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

Effective sales management

Count stock and determine stock to be ordered

Calculate and confirm order

Manage returns

Provide feedback regarding store specific issues

Manage stock levels

Manage sales targets through monitoring

Monitor and communicate pricing in stores, investigating identified discrepancies

Confirmation of pricing and list price in accordance with the cycle deal sheet

Assist Field Manager in new account applications

Implement sales promotional programs

Communicate promotional activity

Communication of pack changes and new product innovation

Conduct and communicate ranging exercise in accordance to trade sector

  Effective management of shelf health

Count stock and determine stock to be merchandised

Draw stock according to requirements

Unpack stock

Ensure all lines are on display Merchandise trade sector according to trade sector layout

Optimise stock levels, monitor slow/fast sellers and take appropriate action

Consistent quality checks, respond to poor quality or damaged stock

Ensure stock rotation

Keep area/shelves clean, tidy and uncluttered

Identify opportunities to cross merchandise and implement

Communicate and achieve brand objectives

Management of out of stocks

Effective execution of point of purchase

Application of point of purchase drivers as per unit specification

Negotiate space based on rate of sales

Effective administration

Reporting on competitor activities

Updating personal register

Upkeep and maintenance of store files

Store service level report

Weekly feedback reports

Listing monitor reports

Promotional feedback reports

Customer service and satisfaction

Gather feedback from customer complaints, queries and requests and ensure resolution

Communication and upkeep of knowledge of promotions/product knowledge to provide advice on use of products

Build and maintain strong working relationships

Effective self-management

Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained

Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures

Plan and prioritise, demonstrating 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


Diploma at NQF level 5

Driver’s License (code 8)                       

2- 3 years’ relevant experi