Sales Merchandiser

Job Description

Sales Merchandiser at Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited stands as one of Nigeria’s largest manufacturing firms, renowned for producing and distributing beloved beverages across the nation, including Pepsi, 7Up, Mirinda, Teem, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Lipton Ice Tea, and Aquafina premium drinking water. Recently, SBC has expanded into the Home & Personal Care category with the introduction of the 2SURE brand, debuting its inaugural product, a Hand & Surface Sanitizer. With nine bottling plants boasting state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically positioned across various regions in the country, Seven-Up is a leader in its field.

Job Summary:

Seven-Up Bottling Company seeks an experienced Sales merchandiser to ensure products are strategically placed at the right time, quantity, and price.

Responsibilities:

• Develop merchandising strategies aligning with customer expectations and company objectives.
• Analyze sales data, customer feedback, and market trends to anticipate product demands and plan stock ranges accordingly.
• Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors, and analysts to negotiate pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock movement, considering markdowns, promotions, price adjustments, and clearances.
• Cultivate positive customer relationships and collaborate with channel partners to generate leads and finalize sales.
• Stay updated with industry best practices.
• Enhance customer interest and sales levels through effective product displays.
• Create store layout plans and maintain inventory and shelves.
• Forecast profits/sales and develop budgets.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of OND.
• 1 year of work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in merchandising, preferably in beverage sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening, presentation, and decision-making abilities.
• Commercial insight and the capability to understand customer needs.
• Creative aptitude with a track record of identifying target audiences and devising engaging campaigns.
• Updated knowledge of merchandising trends and practices.