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Associate Manager – Commercial (Fruits & Vegetables)
ROLE PROFILE
- Collaborate closely with store’s team to ensure optimal execution of Planograms.
- Maintain contacts with the vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and ensure inventory plans are executed to meet the required standards.
- Partner with merchants to forecast the future trends and predict exact demand while ensuring that products are delivered on time.
- Manage and develop effective weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly merchandise plans.
- Lead and oversees the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensures proper monitoring of orders.
- Assist in communicating comprehensive product and financial strategies while overseeing pricing procedures.
- Ensure accurate execution of in-store visual merchandising standards and guidelines, all products are available within brand range and all visual equipment is safely stored and kept in good condition.
- Maintain an updated list of all branding elements, with exact dimensions for each product and a detailed knowledge of the products in store.
- Manage the implementation of the merchandising design criteria.
- Collaborate closely with Replenishment Team to ensure that layouts reflect inventory levels and with the Marketing department for the development of the promotion leaflet.
- Provide training and feedback to direct reportees when required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business administration or Marketing.
- 3-5 years in a similar position and experience in Retail is a must.
- Product/category/brand knowledge.
- Analytical & Negotiation skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and tools.
- Commercial Knowledge in fruits & vegetables.
- Excellent communication, planning, and presentation skills.
Associate – Private Label
ROLE PROFILE
- Collaborate closely with Private Label Brand Managers to define and refine technical specifications for private label products.
- Conduct thorough research on market trends and innovations to inform product development strategies.
- Oversee the entire pre-production process, from packaging brief creation to artwork selection, validation, and registration, ensuring adherence to launch timelines.
- Provide oversight during initial production processes to guarantee quality standards are met and maintained.
- Ensure private label items comply with applicable policies, regulations, and quality standards, mitigating risks of non-compliance.
- Oversee the development and implementation of procedural frameworks to support efficient operations and regulatory compliance.
- Establish robust record-keeping procedures to facilitate audit trails and ensure organizational transparency and accountability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
- Ensure alignment of procedures with regulatory requirements and organizational guidelines to mitigate risks and uphold integrity.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business Administration.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role and experience in Retail is a must.
- Background in hygiene, fresh food, and business development.
- Strong business communication and presentation skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and tools.
- Strong analytical & negotiation skills.
Associate Manager – Commercial (Butchery)
ROLE PROFILE
- Collaborate closely with store’s team to ensure optimal execution of Planograms.
- Maintain contacts with the vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and ensure inventory plans are executed to meet the required standards.
- Partner with merchants to forecast the future trends and predict exact demand while ensuring that products are delivered on time.
- Manage and develop effective weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly merchandise plans.
- Lead and oversees the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensures proper monitoring of orders.
- Assist in communicating comprehensive product and financial strategies while overseeing pricing procedures.
- Ensure accurate execution of in-store visual merchandising standards and guidelines, all products are available within brand range and all visual equipment is safely stored and kept in good condition.
- Maintain an updated list of all branding elements, with exact dimensions for each product and a detailed knowledge of the products in store.
- Manage the implementation of the merchandising design criteria.
- Collaborate closely with Replenishment Team to ensure that layouts reflect inventory levels and with the Marketing department for the development of the promotion leaflet.
- Provide training and feedback to direct reportees when required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business administration or Marketing.
- 3-5 years in a similar position and experience in Retail is a must.
- Excellent communication, planning, and presentation skills.
- Product/category Knowledge.
- Commercial & Technical Knowledge.
- Supplier Management & Visual Merchandising.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and tools.
- Analytical & Negotiation skills.