Merchandiser

KPA 1- Account Management & Brand visibility

• Manage all assigned outlets on specified day of the week or as needed
• Maintain all client rules and regulations while operating inside the store including informing proper person (security) of need to operate within the store
• Assist the Supervisors/ Managers in BDA negotiations & adherence thereby
• Merchandise all selling points to standard & Planograms
• Report any outlet issues to management if any daily – technical, contractual including POSM & marketing issues etc.
• Evaluate POSM/Contractual visibility and inspect its accordance with company requirements
• Note any changes with product in-store status and any other points of concern
• Manage & maintain back store stock and evaluate – batches, dates, damages, stock levels
• Discuss order requirements with section manager/shelf in charge and make recommendations on quantities
• Conduct inventory and restocking requirements & ensure stock availability on and off shelf locations
• Ensure contracted customers are following visibility contract requirements
• Maintain POSM assigned on the route including ensuring stock rotation on both warm and cold shelves
• Maintain and increase visibility within each outlet including working to increase purchase points
• Communicate opportunities available within outlets to supervisor for follow up
• Update supervisor regularly on any competitor promotions which may detract from UMG brand visibility and/or sales

KPA 2- Sales Target Achievements

• Evaluate all selling points (FIFO, selling price, distribution, planogram, location, stock level)
• Achieve weekly/monthly sales targets for assigned outlets

KPA 3- Collections

• Check for any pending or due collections and collect the same
• Follow up on all overdue collections for respective outlets
• Report collections and payments to accounts and management on a regular basis

KPA 4 – Orders

• Collect LPOs from office and prepare invoices
• Submit invoices to Product Availability Rep (Delivery Drivers) for delivery & follow up on dates and priorities for delivery

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES

Good knowledge of FMCG market

Minimum 2 + years in FMCG, sales role

Driving license; fluent English and secondary language a plus