Merchandise Team Lead

National Food Products Company | NFPC Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage sector is seeking a Merchandising Lead to oversee merchandising operations and support a team. The role involves implementing brand strategies, managing team performance, and ensuring effective execution of merchandising plans to enhance market presence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in merchandising or retail management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of Merchandisers and Shelf Stackers.
• Implement brand strategies to increase market share.
• Create and plan eye-catching store layouts and displays.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Merchandising software

Job description

With an incredible portfolio of food & beverage products, NFPC currently has an exciting opportunity for a talented Merchandising Lead to join our team.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the position is to manage and support a team of Merchandisers and Shelf Stackers across the company’s customer base ensuring all deadlines, inventory requirement and customer orders are completed in a timely manner. The role also entails monitoring the Merchandising team activities to support the company’s brand strategy to achieve the annual objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement brand strategies to increase market share and achieve business goals
• Overseeing, planning and implementation of overall merchandising operations across the outlets
• Drafting journey plans for merchandisers in collaboration with sales team
• Create and plan eye-catching store layouts and displays that showcase the brand to attract customers as per visual merchandising process
• Ensure full implementation of BDA visibility plans & product launches
• Ensure merchandising plan of all NPD’s are properly executed
• Coordinate with Marketing team for the execution of ongoing promotional activities
• Review the monthly sales report and ensure brands are performing positively vs LY and vs budget
• Conduct merchandising fundamental training sessions
• Conduct regular meetings and performance reviews with the team for progress and achieving business results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience or above in merchandising or retail management
• Bachelor’s degree holder or relevant experience
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and merchandising software