Sales Representative Job at Talents and skills africa

Talents and Skills Africa Consulting LLC - Our client, an indigenous Food Mart company is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Sales Representative

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description


  • Act as the liaison between customers and the company by addressing customer issues and solving customer problems.
  • Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers' expectations and company's objectives.
  • To collaborate effectively with customers to create attractive sales floor displays and make sure that company product is prominently displayed.

Core Responsibilities

  • Understanding shelf placement strategies and in-store displays to market a product and maximize exposure to customers.
  • Controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season.
  • Analyzing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colours or styles) and ensuring that they reach their full potential.
  • Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data.
  • Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges.
  • Gathering information on customers' reactions to products.
  • Analyzing the previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines.
  • Maximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately.
  • Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory.
  • Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes & clear outs.
  • Maintaining awareness of competitors' performance.
  • Monitoring slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary.

Qualifications

  • SSCE or OND
  • Must have experience in sales or supermarket/grocery business.
  • Computer knowledge is a plus
  • Preferably a female between the age of 23-30 years
  • Must stay around Ajah - Sangotedo axis of Lagos.

Requirements:

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Latest merchandizing trends and best practices.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@talentsandskills.net with the position / location applied for as the subject of the e-mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.