Merchandising Team Lead

Supermart.ng, Nigeria's leading online supermarket. If you desire to work in a fast paced environment, and experience rapid personal and career growth while making a tremendous impact in society, then this might be the company for you. We offer a truly entrepreneurial experience in a fast paced, yet structured environment, work within a proudly Nigerian company built by young, talented and dynamic entrepreneurs. We operate a structured yet fun and easy-going work environment and also a management trainee and in-house entrepreneurial mentorship program.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Merchandising Team Lead

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Manage a Merchandising team of 5-10 people
• Review and update key metrics including but not limited to prices, product availability and product assortment
• Generate and analyse performance reports in order to aid planning and decision-making
• Oversee accurate display of image, description and price of products on the website
• Determine rationale for setting and adjustment of prices
• Identify and manage product sourcing opportunities
• Review and update of stock records and prices
• Conduct periodic review of the website for completeness, accuracy and attractiveness
• Manage regular stock checks at retail partners according to pre-defined schedules
• Pro-actively approach, negotiate with and sign new retail partners
• Manage relationship with retail partners
• Conduct regular analysis of product availability metrics and implement lasting solutions to improve performance where necessary
• Design innovate promotions tailored to specific demographics, events and festive periods
• Contribute to overall company strategy

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be computer literate
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• A university Degree in any discipline
• Experience in Merchandising, Buying/Purchasing, eCommerce or Retail is preferred but not required
• Excellent knowledge of FMCG brands
• Good understanding of customer tastes and buying patterns in order to determine tailored promotions
• Good understanding of product prices at supermarkets and local markets across all categories
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good negotiating skill
• Ability to take initiative and work independently without supervision
• Must have high-energy, be enthusiastic and display professionalism at all times.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Must have integrity and high moral standards
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.