Farm Store Supervisor

The individual is responsible for the implementation of strategies supporting the brand’s vision whilst maximizing on the Company’s profit margin and meeting sales target.

KEY  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effective supervision of the Farm Store team
• Manage operations related to the brands with the aim of propelling growth along with its development plan.
• Keep up-to-date with consumer trends to ensure that brands remain relevant to their target market and that all initiatives support current objectives.
• Develop and maintain a healthy business relationship with customers and decision makers within the channels of distribution.
• Develop and execute promotion plans with clear objectives in accordance with appropriate strategies and tactics vital for the growth of the department
• Develop appropriate sales and  marketing strategies to execute actionable KPI’s
• Assist with Preparing purchase orders for suppliers as required
• Assist with Coordinating promotional activities for the division inclusive of agricultural shows and customers’ in-house events.
• Assist with our social media pages
• Assist with supervision of the Warehouse when required. 
• Efficient preparation of quotation for customers as required
• Oversee and manage cashiers – responsible for checking off cashiers at end of day transactions
• Liaise with dispatch supervisor/s on delivery of orders
• Ensure that Credit Note are accurately prepared and issue in timely manner
• Vet security return log book on a weekly basis for all return invoices as required
• Adding new inventory- assess and recommendation new products line to expand Farm Store product portfolio.
• Supervise the overall daily running of the Farm Store as required
• Maintain a healthy communication channel (verbal and non-verbal) with suppliers regarding product performance, orders, challenges, competitive analysis etc. on a daily/weekly/monthly basis..
• Ensure that internal and external customers are kept abreast of new products and current promotional activities.
• Develop and circulate to the sales team  quarterly promotional schedules and ensure their weekly execution
• Engage in appropriate non-trade events to generate product awareness and acceptance
• Analyze consumer trends/ information to help identify categories/ products for future growth.
• Design special promotional activities for the Farm Store.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• An Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years’ practical experience in Sales and Marketing
• Working knowledge of chemical/ agri products, including handling and storage
• Experience with retail and/or agriculture is a plus
• Entrepreneurial outlook with outstanding analytical skills