Retail Merchandisers (Electronics) Jobs | Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Job Title: Retail Merchandiser – Electronics

Positions: 4

Industry: Industrial

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Open

Our client is an International company that produces and supplies cleaning equipment and full cleaning systems. 

They seek to recruit Merchandisers for its business development operation with key supermarkets countywide. 

Candidates with experience in merchandising of fast moving electronic products are encouraged to apply.
 

Job Purpose: To produce supermarket sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

Devising a merchandise plan

Working closely with visual display staff and department heads to decide how goods should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales

Liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors

Producing layout plans for stores

Controlling stock levels based on forecasts

Monitoring stock movement, consider markdowns, inter-branch transfers, promotions or clear outs etc.

Maintaining inventory by restocking shelves with product from inventory; observing inventory levels; prompting store management to reorder when levels appear low; arranging for return and credit for damaged products.

Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers

Forecasting profits and sales, and optimizing the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas

Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges;

Analyzing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colors or styles) and ensuring that bestsellers reach their full potential

Maintaining awareness of competitors’ performance

Monitoring slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary

Gathering information on customers’ reactions to products

Completing report by observing display and pricing of competitors’ products.

Job Qualifications

Minimum diploma in relevant field

At least 3 years experience in merchandising fast moving goods

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills in both English and Swahili.

Commercial acumen

Customer focus

Ability to multi-task whilst working under pressure

Good at forecasting and paying attention to new and upcoming trends

Good negotiating and influencing skills

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject ( Retail Merchandiser – Electronics) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 20th  May, 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands. 

(Next to Unga House)