Product Consultant

Smollan; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan is seeking a field-based role in Durban North to ensure optimal HP product representation across stores. You will be placed in locations according to the HP Retail Store Base, following store policies and attending weekly area-manager meetings.

You will conduct weekend activations, maintain accurate price tickets, and execute merchandising per directives, while building strong retailer relationships and upholding HP’s dress code and standards.

Qualifications

• Store placement in HP Retail Store Base per structure.
• Follow the policies and guidelines communicated by the store, maintaining compliance with regulations and standards.
• Weekly meetings with the Area Manager to report, share feedback, plans and materials.
• Weekend activations to engage customers and promote HP products.
• Execution excellence to secure top in-store visibility for HP products.

Responsibilities

• Store placement in HP Retail Store Base according to structure.
• Policy adherence to store policies and guidelines.
• Weekly meetings with Area Manager for reports, concerns, feedback, and material handover.
• Weekend activations as mandatory activities to engage customers and promote HP products.
• Maintain top in-store execution and visibility for HP products.
• Daily maintenance of price tickets reflecting promotions and pricing.
• Execute in-store merchandising per HP and retailer directives/planograms.
• Build strong relationships with retailers and their staff.
• Adhere to HP dress code and present a professional image.
• Conduct product demonstrations aligned with key SKUs and product focus.
• Maintain hygiene and condition of demo products.
• Support retailers during HP-brand related events or activities.

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Store Placement:
  Be placed in stores according to the HP Retail Store Base and current structure, ensuring optimal coverage and representation.
• Policy Adherence:
  Follow the policies and guidelines communicated by the store, maintaining compliance with regulations and standards.
• Weekly Meetings:
  Meet with the Area Manager once a week for reports, concerns, feedback, plans, directives, and material handover such as POSM and challenges.
• Weekend Activations:
  Conduct weekend activations as mandatory activities, engaging with customers and promoting HP products.
• Execution Excellence:
  Secure the #1 position in store for all executions, ensuring optimal visibility and prominence of HP products.
• Price Ticket Maintenance:
  Ensure daily maintenance of correct price tickets in store, both on and off promotion, to accurately reflect pricing and promotions.
• Merchandising Execution:
  Execute in-store merchandising according to HP and Retailers' directives and/or planograms, maintaining consistency and quality.
• Relationship Building:
  Build fruitful relationships with retailers and their staff, fostering collaboration and support for HP products.
• Professionalism:
  Adhere to a dress code supplied by HP, always presenting a professional and polished image.
• Demonstrations and Engagement:
  Conduct demonstrations as required and aligned with key SKUs and product focus, engaging with customers to showcase product features and benefits.
• Hygiene and Maintenance:
  Ensure demo product maintenance and hygiene, always keeping demonstration materials clean and presentable.
• Event Support:
  Provide support to retailers when HP Brand is involved with store-related events or activities, contributing to the success of promotional initiatives.