The Assistant Sales Merchandiser Manager in the supermarket/food service sector, your role involves strategizing to boost sales and profitability for both B2B and B2C.

Strategic Planning:

• Create plans that match company goals and market trends by analyzing sales data, customer preferences, and competitor actions.
• Provide monthly flash reporting of business sales performance, including insights and strategic recommendations.

Assortment Planning:

• Work with buyers and product teams to select and manage inventory levels of products that meet customer needs and sales goals.

Pricing and Markdown Management:

• Set prices to maximize profits while staying competitive, adjusting markdowns as needed to minimize excess inventory.

Promotions and Visual Merchandising:

• Organize campaigns and displays to attract customers and boost sales, collaborating with marketing teams for effective implementation.
• Plan on seasonal/occasional promotion across the network and conduct post-sales analysis.
• Review, analyse and report current product ranges and the performance of sales and profit margin.

Supplier Management:

• Maintain good relationships with suppliers to get the best products and terms for the company.

Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Predict sales and plan budgets based on past data and market trends, adjusting strategies as needed to meet financial goals.
• Ensure timely tracking of retail & sales to target, notifying gaps whenever possible and work with teams to drive action plans to close targets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with various teams to enhance product offerings and user experience, leading to increased sales.

Market Analysis and Trend Forecasting:

• Keep up to date with industry trends and consumer behaviour to identify new opportunities.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Use analytics tools to track performance and provide insights for decision-making, presenting reports to senior management regularly.
• In essence, you are responsible for planning, pricing, promoting, and analyzing sales to ensure success in the market.

Qualification / Requirements

• Diploma in Business Management/Sales & Marketing
• Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector preferably with experience managing Fairprice accounts.
• Passionate about consumer trends and able to pro-actively be creative to keep expanding the sales lead and channel for both B2B & B2C.
• Good analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in demand forecasting, inventory management, and knowledge of relevant systems is necessary.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Power BI, or Data Query/Analytics tools will be advantageous.