In-store Merchandiser

**VACANCY - In-Store Merchandiser (Mthatha)**

**Job Summary**:
Working within the sales team to service an existing customer base in the Mthatha region, the aim of this function is to effectively service customers through efficient merchandising and ad-hoc sales orders.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Packing of stores
- Maintaining product displays and Price Labelling on shelf
- Merchandising and adhering to the required merchandising standards and/or layouts of stores
- Monitoring store inventory
- Coordination of storage and space management
- Build sound relationships with customers to facilitate long-term growth.
- Communication with Area Manager / Sales Rep on a regular basis.
- Continuously improve though feedback
- Assistance with returns by monitoring and controlling returns.
- Assist with and deliver POS as and when needed.
- Logging daily customer contact on CRM via Skynamo
- Complete stock counts and general replenishment orders for the region FM as and when required.
- WhatsApp copies of all orders secured to the Area Manager for processing
- Assist in advising customers of current Promotions and securing orders for same.

**Key Competencies**:

- Ability to work independently as well as with others.
- Ability to communicate well with others both oral and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with customers.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Grade 12 with exemption pass
- Minimum 1-2 years’ FMCG Sales experience
- FMCG sales experience essential

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Merchandising: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Mthatha, Eastern Cape (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Mthatha, Eastern Cape: Relocate before starting work (required)