PRODUCT CONSULTANT

Smollan; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail support company in East London is seeking candidates for a role focused on store placement and execution excellence. Responsibilities include adhering to policies, conducting product demonstrations, and maintaining product visibility. The ideal candidate will need strong relationship-building skills and a professional appearance, as well as the ability to engage effectively with customers. This position offers opportunities for growth and involvement in promotional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Be placed in stores according to the HP Retail Store Base.
• Follow the policies and guidelines communicated by the store.
• Meet with the Area Manager once a week for reports.
• Conduct weekend activations to promote HP products.
• Ensure optimal visibility of HP products in store.
• Ensure daily maintenance of correct price tickets.
• Execute in-store merchandising according to directives.
• Build fruitful relationships with retailers and staff.
• Adhere to HP dress code and present a professional image.
• Conduct demonstrations to showcase product features.
• Ensure demo product maintenance and hygiene.
• Provide support to retailers during HP-related events.

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.