Merchandisers at iHuman Resource Consulting Ltd (iHR)

Our Client a market leader in power tools wishes to recruit Merchandisers for a period of 6 months to work within the Nairobi Metropolitan the Contract period – 6 months.

Reporting to:  Marketing Head

PURPOSE / KEY ROLES.

• Drive brand development of company products & services.
• Maintain professional customer support.
• Market company products.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PURPOSE / KEY ROLES.

• Drive brand development of company products & services.
• Maintain professional customer support.
• Market company products.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating product activation & in-store demonstrations to users.
• Spearhead distribution of posters, catalogues, leaflets printed for distribution to users.
• Planning product ranges and preparing sales and controlling stock levels.
• Working closely with retail staff and department heads to display products to maximize visibility.
• Maintaining awareness of competitors' performance.
• Monitoring slow sellers and advising action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary.
• Keeping up to date with market trends and new developments and utilizing the information to present creative ideas.
• Making routine reports accurately & timeously.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through product demonstrations, responding to client queries and a strong after sales service.
• Do any other work as may be communicated from time to time.
• Willing to work during weekends and public holidays
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• Willing to travel/commute to all parts of Nairobi and outskirts of Nairobi

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Merchandising / Brand Marketing and Promotions role.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work with minimum supervision as well as part of a team.
• Results oriented and passionate about growing brands.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of sales automation system is an added advantage
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to grasp product characteristics quickly
•  Strong presence of character
• Confident and pro active

·         Result oriented

Deadline: Applications are on rolling basis till position if filled

Commencement of Contract: November 1, 2020

Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted through email: jobs@ihr.co.ke

Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.