Manager Shop Design Merchandising

Description

• The successful incumbent will be based at Corporate Office and report to the Head of Procurement: Retail & Wholesale

Duties

• Plan, Develop, Implement and Monitor compliance of Retail & Wholesale merchandising strategies
• Analysing sales figures, customer reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs
• Negotiate with vendors and conduct cost analysis
• Plan and develop time lines and co-ordinate with vendors on shop features, fixtures and fittings on all new and refurbished shops
• Develop, test and implement merchandising best practises and store layout principles
• Thorough understanding of, and execution on product, placement, presentation, pricing and promotion
• To create an appealing store visual that showcase the relevant Agra brands
• Planning and executing floor plan arrangements and designs for new and refurbished branches
• Updating branch layouts based on sales reports and seasonal changes to maximise profitability
• Conduct regular store visits to evaluate the implementation of shop design and merchandising guidelines, ensuring a consistent look across all branches and convenience stores
• Interpret sales information and proactively implements corrective action when necessary
• Recommend and pro-actively drive solutions on how to improve revenue growth and customer experience
• Collaborating with the marketing department on a continuous basis to ensure the branch layouts adhere to the Agra Corporate Identity
• Identify and implement local and international customer trends
• Training store staff on visual merchandising principals, techniques and trends
• Ensures a pro-active people management, development and succession planning

Requisites

• Namibian citizenship
• Relevant Qualification (e.g. Diploma in visual merchandising, consumer science, retail management and/or related fields)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a retail environment
• Working knowledge of current merchandising trends and best practices will serve as a distinct advantage
• Computer literate (MS Excel and Enterprise Resource Planning system, -Proficiency in design software)
• Proficiency in English
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be willing & able to travel extensively

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Agra Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and suitably qualified Namibian citizens from designated groups as defined in the Namibian Affirmative Action Act (1998), are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to Human Resources at humanresources@agra.com.na with the Subject line “Manager Shop Design Merchandising”
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na