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- Nairobi, Kenya
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Associate Manager – Commercial is responsible for supporting local stores with sourcing and merchandising activities, as well as sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale. The role also involves setting forward estimates for different buying groups, considering factors such as selling space, market trends, and feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring quality and efficiency across stores while effectively managing suppliers.
ROLE PROFILE
Support stores with commercial sourcing, merchandising, and sales development activities.
Lead the development and execution of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual merchandise plans.
Manage buying plans and budgets for assigned brands/categories and monitor purchase orders.
Work closely with vendors to ensure timely product delivery and effective inventory planning.
Forecast trends and customer demand in collaboration with merchants and store teams.
Ensure effective execution of planograms, visual merchandising standards, pricing, and product availability.
Partner with Store Operations, Replenishment, and Marketing teams to improve category performance and support promotions.
Develop replenishment and merchandising strategies that support sales growth, brand visibility, and business revenue.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in a similar commercial, buying, merchandising, or category-focused role.
Strong product, category, brand, and retail industry knowledge.
Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
Good knowledge of MS Office and relevant business tools.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stores, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Majid Al Futtaim on www.linkedin.com to apply
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