Responsibilities:
1. Sales Support:
- Assist in managing relationships with key supermarket clients and retail partners.
- Support the development and implementation of sales strategies.
- Conduct detailed market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive activity.
- Prepare sales reports and provide insights into performance metrics for both our brands and partner brands.
2. Marketing Assistance:
- Help develop and coordinate marketing campaigns, promotions, and in-store activities.
- Work closely with external brands and agencies to execute marketing plans.
- Assist with designing and managing point-of-sale (POS) materials, product displays, and merchandising.
- Coordinate social media, digital, and traditional marketing efforts.
3. Analytical and Reporting Functions:
- Conduct data analysis on sales trends, customer behaviour, and market conditions to inform decision-making.
- Create and maintain dashboards for sales and marketing performance tracking.
- Analyse promotional effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.
4. Product and Client Management:
- Assist in managing stock levels and ensuring timely replenishment for key clients.
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to coordinate product launches and promotions.
- Provide customer service and support to supermarket clients.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in sales, marketing, or distribution within the FMCG industry.
- Experience working with both branded products and agency brands.
- Knowledge of POS design and merchandising strategies.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
- Knowledge of supermarket operations and retail distribution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
- Familiarity with CRM systems and market analysis software.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
