Merchandise Team Leader (St. Elizabeth, Manchester & May Pen)

To supervise all aspects of the business associated with the merchandising team; develop and implement the routing plan in conjunction with the Sales & Merchandising Supervisor in order to achieve the organization’s objectives.

To manage the merchandising of the company’s products within a defined geographic area.  To supervise all aspects of the business associated with the merchandising team; develop and implement the routing plan in conjunction with the Sales & Merchandising Supervisor in order to achieve the organization’s objectives; being one of the primary on-the-ground liaisons between the company and the trade on matters relating to merchandizing and in-store supervision as well as responsibility for developing that relationship.  Provide coaching and development to improve capabilities of the merchandising team.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Ensure that each merchandiser :
• Understands and follows the Merchandiser’s Work Instructions on a daily basis.
• Adheres to the Policies and guidelines governing merchandising activities.
• Develop effective work relationships with customers, sales reps and merchandisers.
• Monitor merchandisers and overall team performance.
• Monitor the implementation of in-store promotions.
• Gather key marketing data for the marketing team.
• Monitor competition for new products/strategies and potential threats.
• Provide feedback to sales and marketing team on consumer activities in a timely manner.
• Develop in-store strategies as it relates to shelf layouts, point-of-sale placements, and principal planograms usage.
• Ensure implementation and adherence through the supervision of merchandising team
• Work in conjunction with Brand Managers to execute trade/consumer promotions.
• Assist the sales team in becoming the preferred supplier and/or category champion for key customer.
• Identify and communicate individual store problems and opportunities to the Sales & Merchandising Supervisor
• Identify and report opportunities for new product growth as well as increase business efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for gondola, floor and end cap displays while maximizing product facings to stimulate shelf off-take.
• Assist in trade promotions activities.
• Report and respond in a timely manner to competitor activities deemed threatening to Facey Commodity Co. Ltd.
• Provide the market team with brand visibility, product position and shelf space utilization.
• Conduct routine POS drives.
• Assist the Sales Representative and Sales Supervisor in securing placements for racks and other special displays.

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• Any other duties that may be assigned.

  ACADEMIC/QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

  • Associate Degree
  • 5 CSEC subjects
  • Four years Merchandising experience
  • Excellent Customer Service  Skills