National Merchandising Manager - FMCG

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a National Merchandising Manager to lead nationwide brand presentation for FMCG products from a fully remote setup in South Africa. You will develop and execute national merchandising standards, guide field teams and external partners, and align with sales and marketing on promotions and new product launches.

The role requires 5+ years in merchandising with strong visual merchandising skills, planogram expertise, and excellent remote communication abilities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in merchandising/visual merchandising or field marketing.
• Experience in developing and implementing national merchandising strategies and standards.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and consumer behaviour at the point of sale.
• Proficiency in planogram software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment, strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a national merchandising strategy to optimize product placement, visibility, and appeal in retail environments.
• Create and maintain clear merchandising guidelines, planograms, and visual standards for all FMCG product categories.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align merchandising plans with promotional activities and new product launches.
• Develop training materials and programs for field sales representatives and merchandising teams to ensure consistent execution of merchandising standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising initiatives through store visits, reports, and sales data analysis.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in retail display and presentation to enhance brand impact.
• Manage relationships with third-party merchandising agencies and suppliers, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze competitor merchandising strategies and market trends to maintain a competitive edge.
• Provide guidance and support to regional sales teams on merchandising best practices.
• Prepare reports on merchandising effectiveness and ROI for senior management.

Kenntnisse

Visual merchandising

Project management

Communication skills

Remote work

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Planogram software

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a highly strategic and detail-oriented National Merchandising Manager to join their fully remote team. This position is critical for ensuring consistent and effective brand presentation across all retail touchpoints nationwide. You will be responsible for developing and implementing national merchandising standards, strategies, and execution plans that enhance product visibility and drive sales. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of retail environments, strong visual merchandising principles, and the ability to effectively communicate and manage execution with field teams and external partners. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure our brands stand out on the shelves.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national merchandising strategy to optimize product placement, visibility, and appeal in retail environments.
• Create and maintain clear merchandising guidelines, planograms, and visual standards for all FMCG product categories.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align merchandising plans with promotional activities and new product launches.
• Develop training materials and programs for field sales representatives and merchandising teams to ensure consistent execution of merchandising standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising initiatives through store visits, reports, and sales data analysis.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in retail display and presentation to enhance brand impact.
• Manage relationships with third-party merchandising agencies and suppliers, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze competitor merchandising strategies and market trends to maintain a competitive edge.
• Provide guidance and support to regional sales teams on merchandising best practices.
• Prepare reports on merchandising effectiveness and ROI for senior management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in merchandising, visual merchandising, or field marketing, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing national merchandising strategies and standards.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and consumer behaviour at the point of sale.
• Excellent visual merchandising skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders remotely.
• Proficiency in planogram software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment, requiring self-motivation and discipline.
• Must reside in South Africa .

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role with significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading FMCG organization. Our client fosters an innovative and collaborative culture that values strategic thinking and execution. Join our team and play a key role in shaping how our brands are presented to consumers across the nation. This role is remote and based anywhere in South Africa .