Merchandiser (Modern Trade) at Graceco Limited

Graceco Limited is a food processing and manufacturing company with specialty in consumer goods and the production of input for bakers and the confectionery industries. Graceco is a leader in confectioneries and bakers’ items. Our success is powered by our world-class team of highly engaged and committed staff.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Merchandiser (Modern Trade)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Reporting Line: Modern Trade Sales Manager

Job Descriptions

• Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives
• Analyses sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock
• Work closely with the key people in the stores (eg: Branch Manager, Floor sales manager & Store managers) to generate orders, negotiate prices, quantities, return policies and delivery timelines.
• Monitoring, supervision & daily reporting of merchandising activities in assigned outlet(s).
• Maximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately
• Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory
• Forecast profits/sales and plan budgets
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals
• Remain up to date with industry’s best practices.

Requirements

• Proven working experience in merchandising
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage, inform and motivate
• Up-to-date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to “decode” customers.
• Qualification: OND/HND in any related field.
• Experience: 2 -4 years.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@graceco.com.ng The subject of the mail should be "Merchandiser, Modern Trade".