Supermart.ng, the largest online supermarket in Nigeria, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Merchandiser
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
- Manage accurate display of image, description and price of products on the website
- As and when new products need to be added to the website, source product images online and generate product upload file in accordance with company guidelines
- Photograph and edit product images not found online in line with set guidelines
- Daily review and update of stock records and prices
- Periodic review of the site for completeness, accuracy and attractiveness
- Conduct stock checks at retail partners according to pre-defined schedules
- Manage relationship with retail partners
- Pro-actively approach, negotiate with and sign new retail partners
- Design innovate promotions tailored to specific demographics and/or tailored to events and festive periods
- Liaise with Personal Shoppers and other relevant teams to maintain up-to-date display of products on the website
- Conduct regular analysis of product availability metrics and implement lasting solutions to improve performance where necessary
- Support Operations team during spikes in order volume
Qualifications and Requirements
- A University Degree in any discipline
- 1-3 years’ experience
- Experience in Merchandising, Buying/Purchasing, eCommerce, Retail is preferred but not required
- Must be computer literate
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent knowledge of FMCG brands
- Good understanding of customer tastes and buying patterns in order to determine tailored promotions
- Good understanding of product prices at supermarkets and local markets across all categories
- Good written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good negotiating skill
- Ability to take initiative and work independently without supervision
- Must have high-energy, be enthusiastic and display professionalism at all times
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
- Must have integrity and high moral standards
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation
Application Closing Date
8th September, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV’s to:hr@supermartng.com
