PRODUCT CONSULTANT

Smollan; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in brand management is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance brand awareness through strategic pricing and promotional activities. The role involves collaborating with store staff to optimize stock management, drive sales, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education, relevant experience in telecommunications, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Telecommunications and Consumer Electronics.
• Driver's license plus own reliable car preferable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product availability and manage damaged stock.
• Implement promotions and maintain stock levels.
• Complete reports accurately and manage assets.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Relationship Management

Inventory Management

Promotional Strategy

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

To create and increase brand awareness through maintaining pricing, shelf health, promotions, training of in-store sales consultants, and strong customer and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

1. Ensure product availability
2. Check for and manage damaged stock process
3. Check accurate pricing, promotional pricing, and competitor pricing
4. Effective management of demo software on all live devices
5. Training of store staff
6. Engaging with shoppers
7. Assisting and supporting store sales staff to drive sales versus competitor sales
8. Implement and maintain POP material as per client brief
9. Identify needs for promotions to increase sales and negotiate with store managers
10. Increase forward share, floor share, and shelf share of products
11. Negotiate for prime positions in store
12. Drive slow-moving stock and allocate sufficient space to fast-moving stock

Effective Implementation of Promotions:

1. Implement promotions according to head office and client requirements
2. Maintain stock levels
3. Maintain POP materials

Effective Administration:

1. Complete reports accurately and on time
2. Manage assets and equipment
3. Utilize handheld devices/system to provide reports, feedback, and process returns
4. Communicate execution and exceptions to relevant parties and gather feedback
5. Ensure customer service and satisfaction
6. Practice effective self-management

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 2 years’ experience in Telecommunications and Consumer Electronics
• Driver's license plus own reliable car (preferable)

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