Merchandiser

About the position

Merchandiser
Area: Pinetown, KZN
Package: R14000 p/m plus medical aid, pension fund
Purpose of position: Responsible for product appearance on and off shelf and ensuring maximum space for product lines in various stores throughout his/her geographic area by closely working with rep/manager and the customer, ensure that the promotion of products will increase sales.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Key Responsibilities Include:
Store Visits:

• Call on every store as per call cycle
• Communicate to Rep / Manager if you don't get to a store.
• Missed calls need to be caught up in the week and or a Friday
• Action weekly list of duties received from Reps.
• Call on stores that need merchandising/displays but might not be on call cycle.

Merchandising:

• Ensure stock is merchandised as requested by customer/rep/ Bostik standards/Merchandiser check list.
• Build exciting display to maximise sales. a photo to be submitted
• Refresh old displays
• Ensure all elements on merchandiser checklist are actioned
• Understand the benefits of off-shelf displays.
• Ensure stock rotation and check for dated stock
• Utilize space with the objective to increase turnover for a customer.
• Ensure stock is merchandised at eye level & increase facings.
• Ensure stock is clean & neat.
• Assist with merchandising at large retail customers, store openings and specials.
• Ensure stock rotation is implemented, and customers are made aware of stock rotation
• Ensure all the region is always up to date with all POS and marketing material.
• Regular checks with the Marketing Team

Planograms/Block merchandising

• Implement standard planogram where possible
• Take before and after pics when doing a relay in store

P.O.S:

• Ensure optimal use of all POS.
• Conduct store walks every time when attending to stores.
• Replace damaged POS.
• Take down any old competition communication & ensure new competition communication Is well positioned
• Cross merchandise at till points and on sales counters.

Competitor

• Report on any competitor activity
• Submit phots of any new competitor lines/POS

Admin and Feedback:

• Submit monthly feedback report on the day of meeting.
• Submit signed demo and training forms via Skynamo
• Conduct surveys as requested
• Update call reports as needed

Attend to Distribution:

• Assist with delivering stock to customers, when required.
• Ensure stock is delivered on or before due date.

Contact Store manager/HOD/Floor Manager

• Develop relationships with store manager
• Maintain a courteous and polite persona by always greeting first and reporting to the person in charge.
• Investigate and provide further assistance If required
• Negotiate off shelf space with HOD/ Sales manager/floor manager

Service existing & new customers:

• Ensure customer contact details are kept up to date on Skynamo.
• Ensure storeroom - customer/office is neat and tidy.
• Conduct monthly stocktake of POS.
• Arrange orders for POS.
• Ensure all customers sign receipt of all stands.
• Implement list of action points from sales rep

Demos Weekend Activity:

• Arrange demos monthly.
• Submit forms monthly.
• Ensure gazebo Is used If allowed
• Make use of POS to make the demo vibrant

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Ensure vehicle is regularly serviced, maintained, always kept clean & neat.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Matric certificate / Tertiary Diploma, qualification advantageous.
• At least 4- 6 years' experience as a Merchandiser.
• Code 08 driver's license.
• Computer Literate

Essential Personal Competencies:

• Knowledge of hardware sales trends.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer service orientated.
• Must be able to work on certain weekends and after hours

Desired Skills:

• Merchandising
• Planograms
• Merchandise
• Retail Trade
• Hardware Retail
• Build to stock

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric

About The Employer:

Merchandiser
Area: Pinetown, KZN
Package: R14000 p/m plus medical aid, pension fund
Purpose of position: Responsible for product appearance on and off shelf and ensuring maximum space for product lines in various stores throughout his/her geographic area by closely working with rep/manager and the customer, ensure that the promotion of products will increase sales.