Job Summary
The merchandiser is responsible for optimizing sales and margins for each shop including the carwash, food concept and lube bay across 130 stations. Sees to the observance of the Shop, Food and Services head office policy and standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensures that dealers comply with the hseq rules and regulations (haccp, certifications etc.);
Ensures the implementation and compliance with the shop, food and services policy defined by the headquarters through checklists (shop, food, carwash, bays etc);
Harmonizes the layout of the shops to meet the customer needs and the standards;
Works in close relation with the field team for any shop overhaul, upgrade, construction;
Reports to the head office all innovations and initiatives seen on-site;
Follows-up on shop, food and services sales within perimeter of stations;
Analyses the categories results and to optimize the linear profitability;
Forwards information concerning any anomalies to the field team / retail shop, food and services manager and to propose / implement remedial actions;
Ensures that the annual promotional plan is respected on each site;
Analyses the competition area so as to be able to locally optimize the shop, food and services offerings (range, pricing, policies to recommend, promotions etc.);
Proposes sites with potential for space rentals and possible businesses to deploy;
Calls the attention of the concerned category manager when agreed terms with partnering firms are not being complied with by either parties;
Handles merchandizing of all shops within the network in conformity with the acceptable norm
Consolidates on a monthly basis, the non-food report within sales area and sends to head office;
Analyzes the costs and proposes for corrective action.
Education Requirements
B.Sc in any field from a reputable university
Technical Requirements:
Microsoft office proficiency especially excel and powerpoint.
Knowledge Requirements:
Knowledge of the market and the competition.
Knowledge of networks or experience in distribution
Knowledge of sales reporting and shop optimization tools.
Skills Required:
Presenting and communication skills
Working with people
Analysing
Achieving personal work goals and objectives
Autonomy
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Training skills
Other Requirements:
Must be geographically mobile
Work Experience:
Minimum of 5 years work experience in a merchandising role with an fmcg company.
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