Associate Manager - Commercial - F&V at Majid Al Futtaim

Role Summary

• Associate Manager – Commercial (F&V) is responsible for supporting local stores with sourcing and merchandising activities, as well as sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale while setting forward estimates for the different buying groups, considering a number of variables, such as selling space, trends, feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the stores while managing all suppliers.

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 e xperience 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.