Merchandisers (Alcoholic Beverages) – 20 Positions at Summit Recruitment and Search

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Summit Recruitment & Search was established in to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana and many other African countries. We are able to advise on market trends, training requirements, prevailing salaries and offer a complete HR Solution where necessary.Key Responsibilities: Monitor outlet stocks levels per SKU and ensure levels are within the outlet’s sales expectations.Identify new customer key information/ characteristics which should be known within the territory.Enforce asset policies on usage, maintenance and outlined product display standards.Monitor quality defects in the trade and act if defects are found.Monitor and report on ccompetitor activities including pricing, promotions service levels and tactics noted.Take actions to counter competitor threats for outlets in the territory.Apply promotional standards and understand the impact of sub-standard implementation.Develop trust relationships and advocacy with customers.Expand the territory by recruiting new outlets in assigned areas.Monitor and track order placement and maintenance by outlet. Qualifications Relevant bachelor’s degree.Must have at least 1 year experience selling alcoholic beverages.A commitment to excellent customer service.Good negotiation skills.Strong commercial awareness.Communication and problem-solving skills.Flexible and able to respond to change.