Assistant Manager Modern Trade UAE

Job Description

Company Profile:At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the worlds most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.We produce world-leading brands including Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmanns and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerrys, The Dollar Shave Club and Surf.Be part of the most successful purpose-led business in the world. Have the opportunity to see the true impact that youre having in the work you do - every small thing counts.Job Scope:To deliver a win-win partnership with the various Stores/Customers through delivery of consistent sales growth, flawless execution & strict commercial disciplineRoles & Responsibilities Operational:

• To strictly adhere to the companys code of conduct in all business dealings.
• To achieve volume and value targets through sales, at specified prices, to the outlets in the salesmans territory.
• To ensure that the contractual counterparts are executed with the customer flawlessly
• To ensure products availability and visibility in all outlets covered as per the companys distribution and merchandising objectives.
• To ensure regular and effective use of POS material/back up stock.
• To ensure market coverage as per the agreed route plan.
• To collect outstandings from trade in time so as to maintain debtors to sales ratio as per company policy.
• To be companys eyes and ears in the market and report on competitive activities.
• Interaction with the counterpart in other divisions for collection.
• To keep watch on customers on payment issues and prevent loss/bad debts to the company.
• Prevent customers from stocking and selling of counterfeits and grey stocks, report such issues to the Line Manager
• Execution of the Promotion & CBP plans for the month
• New Product Listing & Promotion listing as per the timeframe
• Perfect Store Execution as per plan- flawless OSA
• Coordination with merchandising team to pro-actively resolve the issues on OSA GAP, SOS, NPD at a store level
• Closure of all claims & credit notes in a timely & accurate manner

Resource Control:

• To effectively operate and maintain the vehicle. Ensure use of seat belt and vehicle is fully insured and registered.
• To effectively implement the promotional activities operated from time to time.
• To ensure stock delivery on time to the concerned outlets.

Administration:

• To ensure update information on stocks/POS availability.
• To liaison with commercial department for sales information systems and debtors review.
• To ensure compliance and proper usage of all commercial and sales documents as per companys requirement.

Liaison with Merchandiser:

• Display - proper record of starting and end date and make sure the incentives are given on time.
• Maintain standard and quality of display.
• Follow up on stock re-filling and fresh stocks in the shelves, using FIFO
• To ensure that stocks in the store have adequate shelf life and rotation of stock.
• Follow up on routine matters to ensure day to day reporting
• Credit notes/follow up etc.
• To ensure the availability of POS/Promotional stock.

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Bachelors degree.
• 3-7 years of work experience in Modern Trade and Customer experience.
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Strong communications skills.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in FMCG is a plus.
• Physically based in the UAE.
• Valid Drivers License for UAE.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their Whole Self to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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About Company

the Emirates Group employs over 103,363 staff from more than 160 nationalities. The Emirates Group’s extensive and diverse international portfolio includes the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, and one of the largest combined air services provider in the world, dnata. For the year financial year ending 2017-18, the Emirates Group posted a profit of AED 4.1 billion (US$ 1.1 billion).