Trade Operations Specialist - LEYSAM

Biocostech Philippines Corporation; Leyte; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocostech Philippines Corporation is seeking a Trade Operations Specialist to ensure flawless execution of products at the store level. You will drive 100% SKU availability, optimal displays, and a must-carry assortment while coordinating with distributors to maximize store coverage.

You will need strong communication and negotiation skills, plus 1+ year in field sales in FMCG/retail. Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to field-work in assigned areas are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in field sales, preferably FMCG/retail.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and ability to handle multiple variables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% availability of must-carry SKUs approved at the Customer HO level down to the branch level.
• Monitor distribution in listed stores and ensure timely delivery, especially for customers with centralized distribution centers.
• Check and monitor stock weights, influencing branches to generate orders or request stock transfers when needed.
• Inspect store warehouses for available stocks and ensure they are displayed in the selling area.
• Champion the implementation and maintenance of Retail Execution Standards or Picture of Success (PicOS), ensuring compliance with Display Location, Planogram, Tactical Display Units, and Promotions.
• Coordinate closely with third-party merchandising agencies to address execution and availability gaps at the outlet level.
• Regularly visit and monitor top customer branches to ensure 100% compliance with established retail standards or Picture of Success.
• Adhere to standard Sales Operations processes such as the Monthly Call Plan, Daily Activity Report, and other required reports.
• Align route plans with assigned provincial distributors to maximize trips per day.
• Influence the extension of display modules at the store level, particularly in outlets with limited home aisle space.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the role

As the Trade Operations Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring flawless execution of our products at the store level. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make sure that shoppers can see, touch, and experience our products through excellent displays, a complete must-carry assortment, and accurate planograms. This position requires a high level of personal accountability and a strong drive to achieve goals. Every correct execution directly contributes to sales growth.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure 100% availability of must-carry SKUs approved at the Customer HO level down to the branch level

• Monitor distribution in listed stores and ensure timely delivery, especially for customers with centralized distribution centers

• Check and monitor stock weights, influencing branches to generate orders or request stock transfers when needed

• Inspect store warehouses for available stocks and ensure they are displayed in the selling area

• Champion the implementation and maintenance of Retail Execution Standards or Picture of Success (PicOS), ensuring compliance with Display Location, Planogram, Tactical Display Units, and Promotions

• Coordinate closely with third-party merchandising agencies to address execution and availability gaps at the outlet level

• Regularly visit and monitor top customer branches to ensure 100% compliance with established retail standards or Picture of Success

• Adhere to standard Sales Operations processes such as the Monthly Call Plan, Daily Activity Report, and other required reports

• Align route plans with assigned provincial distributors to maximize trips per day

• Influence the extension of display modules at the store level, particularly in outlets with limited home aisle space

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or any related field

• At least one (1) year of experience in field sales or equivalent, preferably from the FMCG or Retail industry

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables

• Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Flexible and willing to do field work within assigned areas