Area Marketer

February 22, 2021

Smollan

FULL TIME

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