About the Role
Seven Up Bottling Company, a global leader in refreshment and iconic beverage branding, is looking for an experienced Merchandising Manager (Modern Trade) to join our team in Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will champion our visual merchandising strategies, optimize product assortments, and maximize profitability across modern trade channels. You will lead quarterly training initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure strict compliance with brand standards to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our consumers.
Key Responsibilities- Plan and execute cutting-edge merchandising strategies to optimize product assortments and maximize sales and profitability in modern trade.
- Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and sales data to make informed decisions on product selection, pricing, and inventory management.
- Ensure full compliance regarding the merchandising of new Planograms and Point of Sale Materials (POSM).
- Drive quarterly training and professional development programs for merchandisers across all operating regions.
- Create comprehensive item and category plans while continuously evaluating and updating assortments as needed.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely reporting for upper management review.
- Collaborate closely with product development, marketing, and sales teams to align merchandising strategies with overarching business objectives.
- Oversee product presentation and visual merchandising to create compelling, attractive displays that enhance the overall customer journey.
- Monitor competitor activities and market dynamics to identify new opportunities for sustainable business growth.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.
- BSc or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in merchandising management, preferably within the FMCG or modern trade sector.
- Strong knowledge of current market trends, retail principles, and inventory control.
- Active membership in relevant professional bodies is an added advantage.
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, goal-oriented, and target-driven mindset.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a global brand.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.