Starke Ayres: Merchandiser

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting.

The following position has become available for a Merchandiser, based in Mpumalanga.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Merchandizing

• Assist in unpacking and price marking of Company products at specific retailers where required.
• Ensure that products on display are neatly and attractively arranged and not shop-soiled.
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Identifies problems and weaknesses that may be the cause of an inadequate stock turn-over and/or poor sales.

Promotions

• Assist in the erection of promotional displays as and when required.
• Assist the Regional Sales Representative (Retail) during in-store promotions.

Stock Counts

• Undertake stock counts at specific retailers as required timeously, prior to replacement orders being taken.
• Assist in the uplifting of stock during the bi-annual polypacket changeover.

Public Relations

• Act responsible and professionally at all times, fostering goodwill and a positive image for the Company.