Merchandiser

MERCHANDISER Position Overview Supply the gondolas and exhibits efficiently and according to the execution guidelines provided by the Field Force Manager. Functions and responsibilities * Places and maintains planogram and other written instructions for products in assigned stores to ensure that items are displayed in the desired manner. * Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of shelf space and products in assigned areas to ensure optimal exposure. * Removes products which are damaged, or which are at or beyond the stipulated expiry cut off from shelves in a prompt manner. * Ensures proper stock rotation by drawing stocks from the stores’ storerooms and repacking shelves when necessary. * Sets up gondola ends when required to increase visibility of products. * Ensures that products have the correct price signs and that they are always visible. * Ensures that any promotional offers that are supposed to be ongoing are being executed in assigned outlets. * Generates required reports, including but not limited to those on stock-outs, damaged goods and expired goods, and informs Sales Representatives of such in a timely manner. * Liaises with Sales Representatives to address any issues which may arise in a timely manner to maintain good working relationships with stores. * Develops trade relationships with customers’ lane supervisors, lane attendants and warehouse personnel. * Plans all intended visits for each day in advance to meet established targets and informs relevant personnel of failure to do so. * Gains approval for and places promotional materials as appropriate. * Receives orders on behalf of Sales Representatives if necessary to ensure a continuous supply of the Company’s products at outlets. * Responsible for the replacement of products from the Store Warehouse to the Sales Floor and exclusively for the client's product portfolio. * Applies the policies and guidelines defined by the client in terms of gondola accommodation and display of conformity guides and respecting the guidelines/policies and guidelines that each client handles at the POS. * Keep the gondola clean, orderly and with good presentation, maintaining the number of fronts based on the current planogram at the POS * Order products on shelves and displays according to the First Expiry First Out (FEFO) inventory system. * Complete required reports using the company application. Requirements Availability and willingness to travel throughout Trinidad and Tobago Education : * Secondary Experience: * At least one (1) year experience in a similar capacity would be an asset. Competencies: * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent organizational and planning skills. Basic command of computing * Ability to work with little supervision. * Detail-oriented. * Ability to think creatively. * Goal-Oriented * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * Dynamic / Proactive