Merchandiser Assistant

Asia Recruit; Kota Kinabalu; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in the tobacco industry is seeking to hire a Merchandiser Assistant in Kota Kinabalu. This role involves assisting in sales activities, executing marketing strategies, and building business relationships. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a willingness to travel, and a minimum of SPM/MCE qualification. The role offers competitive salary, medical benefits, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Training and development opportunities

Medical Benefits

Phone Allowance

Travel Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of FMCG industry experience.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with sales techniques.
• Ability to travel as needed with own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Merchandiser and conduct effective selling.
• Execute activations and maintain merchandising tools.
• Achieve monthly sales targets and identify trade opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Selling techniques

Stock management

Merchandising principles

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Education

SPM/MCE

Tools

DSD/Retail Eye

Job description

• Assist the Merchandiser in ensuring availability of client brands in designated outlets.
• Accompany the Merchandiser on scheduled calls per route plan.
• Conduct effective selling and negotiate sales.
• Execute activations, campaigns, and trade activities as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of merchandising tools.
• Ensure allocated shelf space meets agreed standards.
• Provide high-quality sales service, building strong business relationships.
• Identify trade opportunities to enhance sales and market presence.
• Stand in for the Merchandiser when required, ensuring compliance with responsibilities.
• Achieve monthly sales targets and trade KPIs set by the Area Sales Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Familiarity with selling techniques, including the "Steps of the Call" approach.
• Basic knowledge of stock management and merchandising principles.
• Proficiency in using business tools like DSD/Retail Eye or willingness to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Own transportation and willingness to travel as needed.
• Goods Driving License (GDL) required for work purposes.
• Minimum 1 year of FMCG industry experience with exposure to various sales channels.
• Minimum qualification of SPM/MCE (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia/Malaysian Certificate of Education).
  
  Benefits:
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity for growth within a leading global company in the tobacco industry.
• Medical Benefits, Phone Allowance & Travel Allowance (provided)