Global Healthcare company urgently looking for a Trade Marketer to join their Port Elizabeth team.

JOB OBJECTIVE:
To develop a Trade marketing plan for the region in line with the sales channels and with the company Brand plans. To promote the products in store by right placement in category, out of category or extra displays and to work with top retailers and our sales agents to make plans according to category roles in their stores with the ultimate goal of achieving the sales budget.

TASK DESCRIPTION

1. Sales Responsibilities
• Track auto replenishment orders
• Analyse site cover reports
• Product ranging
• Review and update of price files
• Ensure products on shelf match consumer profile
• Arrange displays for Top seasonal products/promotions
• Cross merchandising
• Implementation of planograms
• Negotiate additional space for promotions and launches
• Manage merchandising team
• Assist with new store openings
• Regular meetings with key customers
• New product listings

2. Marketing Responsibilities
• Monitor sales & merchandising team with regard to promotional activities
• Coordinate ATL advertising in stores
• Audit utilisation of POS material in stores
• Inspection and assessment of the display for range, seasonality, position, stock levels, etc.
• Feedback to Marketing Manager on in-store promotion staff and sales
• Develop and maintain picture reports by Sales Agent
• Focus on the positioning of Home Care range

3. Experience & Requirements
• Sales & marketing experience – minimum 5 years in retail environment
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Good negotiation skills
• Good customer relationships
• Willing to travel