Retail Merchandiser

Job Description

Our client is one of the worlds largest cosmetics company dealing in skin care, make-up, perfume, hair color, hair care &, sun protection.As a Merchandiser based in UAE, this role will be responsible for ensuring all products are duly received at the point-of-purchase and managing the availability of the products on the shelf as per the brand guidelines.Preference will be given to qualified candidates who can demonstrate experience in the following:Maintaining store shelves by observing displays of company products; removing damaged or freshness-dated products; tidying store shelves; providing optimum display of products.Completing call report by observing display and pricing of competitors products.Helping field sales representatives with special promotions by setting-up displays at aisle ends; checking daily on special promotions; observing customer reaction to special promotions; forwarding observations to management; removing promotions at end of special promotion period.Maintaining inventory by restocking shelves with product from inventory; observing inventory levels; prompting store management to reorder when levels appear low; arranging for return and credit for damaged products.Reporting call schedule as per market priorities with direct supervisor; reporting product promotions, new products, and price changes.Maintaining customer relationships by visiting and talking with store managers, department managers, and retailer employees; answering their questions; responding to special requests; describing product features.Providing information by reporting growth, expansion, or closing of retail doors in assigned territory.Maintaining quality results by following and enforcing standards.Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks. REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must have:UAE Driving License Prior experience in Merchandising in the UAE.Product Knowledge:Understanding of all product categories and brands (with information by Franchise , by Name, by # of SKUs, Market share and the Share of Shelf)Planogram Knowledge:Understanding of the Sales Booklet provided by managementFollowing the right Brand Sequence, Franchise Sequence, Regimen Sequence and Facings where applicable.Ensuring all merchandising material on the regular shelf are up to date and matching the product and brand strategy where applicableRouting knowledge and experience:Strictly following the route plan as per the route plan hard copy.Filling the daily report and time card daily and reporting back Weekly/Monthly.Building good relations with the outlet employees to improve the work environment and establish a good network.Reporting knowledge and experience:Maintaining reports required and send it on/or before the deadline (Share of Shelf, New players in the market, Daily call visit report, Near Expiry, Category sizes report).Sharing the pictures of the market (Category/Activity) for all outlets in route.Report changes in the market ASAP Closing, Opening, Change of Delivery schedule or policy).OOS in the market to be reported and sent via email on the format on a daily basis where applicable.

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About Company

Transguard Workforce Solutions delivers Professional Contract Staffing (also known as Employee Outsourcing) within the UAE.

Our Workforce Solutions include:

Delivering Sourcing and Recruitment Solutions for Clients in need of identifying Contract or temporary Staff.

Providing a complete end to end Staffing Solution which includes Visa Sponsorship, HR Management, Employee Welfare & Payroll Services.

Transitioning Contract Staff from other staffing providers to Transguard while remaining compliant with UAE Labour and Immigration Laws.

Transguard Workforce Solutions currently employ over 2000+ Staff from over 70 different nationalities. Across the Group, we payroll over 70,000 employees monthly.