Merchandiser

• Merchandise company products in the assigned outlets by following company merchandising standards (FIFO/ Planogram/ Rental agreements/ Brand rule of Thumb)
• To perform daily checks on all company products shelf space, location, out of stock, expiry, visibility, damage, organization, and facings as per the agreed deal in assigned outlets.
• Works with key accounts on the right stock replenishment to reduce/eliminate out of stocks.
• Responsible for placing point of sales material (POS) in all covered stores.
• Ensures that price tags are placed on all off-shelf displays properly in the right place.
• Looks and records shelf life of products on customer card. Makes sure that products with a fresh shelf life are in the back of the shelf and that products with old shelf life are placed on the front of the shelf (FIFO).
• Ensure the correct implementation of the display agreements (permanent and temporary) and suggest opportunities for increase of space.
• Coordinate with Sales representative and driver on product delivery to receive stock from delivery truck and transfer the same to store/ shelves.
• Ensures that shelves and gondolas that are used for company products are clean and hygiene at all time to provide a positive image of our brands.
• Ensures that company shelf spaces are not being abused by competitor brands and report to team leader on any new items or products introduced by competitors
• Co-ordinates always with the Sales Reps. on slow moving or excess stock or product shortages and informs his manager as well.
• Fills out daily, weekly and monthly reports accurately, and provide additional reports on competitor activities, promotions, instore activities.
• Executes all in store promotion activities with promoters and provides all support needed to ensure proper execution
• Follow instruction and company rules and procedures related to HR, reporting time, vehicle handling, vacation etc.
• Conduct regular store audit for availability and visibility of QNIE products in the outlet.
• Ensure compliance of the MSL proposed by the company.
• Ensure that no expired or damaged products are displayed on shelves or at the back store
• Conduct periodic near expiry and damage check in the assigned outlets and report the findings to the KAE.
• Maintain good customer relationships.
• Assist in conducting outlet inventory as per requirement and instruction from the superiors.
• Follow and comply with all tasks assigned and requested by the company as per the company policies and regulations.
• Attend to work needs as per management’s discretion even on holidays or extra work hours on overtime basis.
• Receiving the deliveries.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education level: High secondary school certification or more.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year in merchandising.
• Sales Fundamentals & Product Knowledge- Level 1
• Customer & Account Management- Level 1
• Sales Execution & Market Development- Level 1
• Commercial & Financial Acumen- Level 1
• Business Planning, Analysis & Decision Making