Graduate Merchandiser (Electronics / Appliances) at Ascentech Services Limited - 3 Openings

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Merchandiser (Electronics / Appliances)

Locations: Victoria Island, Lekki - Lagos and Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking to hire competent Merchandisers to produce sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services. You will get the right product, in the right place, time, quantity, and price.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers expectations and the company’s objectives.
• Analyze sales figures, customers reactions, and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock.
• Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors, and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities, and time-scales.
• 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, clearouts, etc.
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals.
• Remain up to date with the industry’s best practices.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Marketing or any other related field.
• 1 year proven work experience in merchandising in the electronics/appliances industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Negotiation skill.
• Multitasking and organizational skills
• Computer literate.
• A fast and deep thinker.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2021.