Bryden pi - Merchandiser/Promoter (Pharma)

Bryden pi Limited is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position in Pharmaceutical Division.

Merchandiser/Promoter

The incumbent will be required to enhance the value of Bryden pi brands by ensuring all goods are properly displayed and merchandised in the assigned pharmacies etc. This entails ensuring all brand standards are maintained, stocks are rotated, retail outlets are regularly visited to ensure products are properly placed and visible and POP material is effectively used. In addition, to actively promote the features and benefits of the assigned products in alignment with the marketing strategy.

Some Main Responsibilities include:

• Visit assigned outlets to pack and replenish Bryden pi products according to planogram and route listing.
• Maintain the Company’s products and brands in the best location so as to ensure visibility, consumer traffic flow, and convenience
• Rotate stock regularly on shelves so as to ensure products expiration issues are minimized or eliminated
• Use and secure POP material effectively and efficiently
• Good housekeeping so as to ensure the selling spaces for products are clean and tidy; this includes re-papering shelves with corresponding brand shelf paper
• Report stock outs to Supervisor and Sales Representative and follow up on orders
• Assist in quarterly retail pricing surveys
• Ensure correct retail pricing on the shelves
• Monitor and report competitive activity on the Trade
• Assist the Sales Representative as necessary in terms of placing supplementary orders, ensuring expiring goods are noted and liquidated
• Support the promotion of the Company’s brands through continuous updating of product knowledge
• Conduct ongoing promotions/sampling

Qualification, Experience and Requirement:

• A minimum of three (3) CXC passes, which must include English and Mathematics
• Prior experience in a similar environment would be an asset
• Or relevant combination of training and experience
  
• A valid certificate of character

Key Competencies:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good negotiating skills
• Must be flexible, honest and reliable