This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Tobacco and vaping industry.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled sales professional to take ownership of a geographic area and all tobacco/PRRP retail outlets within that territory. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering excellence in Merchandising principles and execution through the implementation of client initiatives and development of strong relationships.
* Build and maintain full distribution of all client products and NPD as required.
* Merchandise in regions, primarily but not exclusively in the convenience channel.
* Generate extra space for brands and client products by implementing store assortment optimisation.
* Merchandise all client SKUs and replenish stock on shelf, building display units and feature displays.
* Place Point of Sale and Points of Interruption - enhancing Path to Purchase.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete full journey plan on a weekly or period basis.
* Build and maintain local level relationships.
* Flexibility may be needed from time to time (Festivals, Matches, events etc.).
Required Skills and Qualifications
* A problem solver with a can-do attitude and social intelligence.
* Understands the importance of Merchandising, Category Planning and planograms.
* Merchandising and product availability experience in the FMCG sector.
* Proven record in delivering behaviors commensurate with company guidelines.
* Proven record in building great working relationships with line managers, peers and customers.
* Good interpersonal Skills, Excellent verbal, communication and personal organisational skills.
* Ability to overcome objections and strong business acumen.
* Knowledge and experience of using tablet-based toolkits, CRM & auditing tools.
* Full clean driving license.