Posted on :
3 Feb, 2022
3 Feb, 2022
Accountable for own work within defined operating procedures, standards and work routines.
To create merchandising impact to support the Sales team in delivering sustainable growth, brand equity, sales volume, market share, competitive advantage and corporate reputation.
Job Title: Merchandiser
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Reference #: #7160154
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Summary:
Key Accountabilities and Outputs:
Merchandising
Prepare for display building
Determine equipment selection and operation
Determine pre-call planning
Build effective and creative displays
Determine which product is on promotion
Confirm negotiated space with outlet
Erect point of sale material
Apply ticket writing techniques
Position products in relation to available designated areas
Develop and maintain sound business relationships
Perform housekeeping and administration duties.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience:
Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
Up to 2 years experience (Operational Execution) Experience as a Junior Merchandiser merchandising, preferably in FMCG market.
Key Qualities:
Critical Success Factors
Customer Perspective
Communication
Basic e-mail, fax or mail correspondence
Problem Solving
Proactive identification of problems that are concrete and procedural, apply known solutions in line with guidelines provided or escalate more difficult problems to superiors
Relationships Maintained
Others in own work area
Behavioural Competencies:
Customer Relations:
Asks questions to identify customer needs or expectations
Follows through and meets personal commitments to others on time
Takes responsibilities seriously and consistently meets the clients’ expectations for quality, service, and professionalism
Continuously monitors delivery to make sure the customer is receiving good service
Shows a strong commitment to exceeding customer expectations
Able to own responsibility for mistakes, apologise and make suitable changes to services
Planning and Organising:
Manages time effectively, ensuring effective completion of tasks under stressful deadlines
Able to prioritise activities and resources, ensuring that results are achieved effectively
Able to evaluate progress and make appropriate adjustments to initial plans, ensuring a successful outcome
Persuasiveness:
Ability to persevere until an effective outcome is reached
Takes into account another’s viewpoint when stating a point
Looks at all available avenues of influencing another’s decision
Looks for a win-win scenario when influencing another’s decision
Continuous Improvement:
Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved
Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, “best practice” companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.
Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes
Proactively seeks out resources, alliances, etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements
To Apply:
Application Deadline: 09/02/2022
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