SPAR Group Sales / Marketing / Retail Jobs in Mpumalanga
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Introduction
The purpose of this position is to drive turnover, gain market share and maximize SPAR DC and Retailer profitability through careful planning, purchasing, and sales strategies, in line with Retail and DC requirements.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Driving and achieving DC and Retail sales and profitability budgets and targets.
- Negotiating and delivering pricing competitiveness against competitors and budgeted retail margins to Members and the DC.
- Collaborate with Suppliers, Retailers, DC buying teams, Retail operations, and Logistics to enhance retailer loyalty and competitive edge.
- Develop and implement ad-hoc and regional promotions to boost retail volume via the DC.
- Managing Suppliers service levels by exceeding efficiencies and business indicators including, but not limited to:
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- Supplier Order fill
- Supplier out of stocks
- Stock days
- Stock turn
- Stock distribution and penetration at retail
- Full Category Management accountability.
- Building strategic business relationships with suppliers and retail store owners and managers.
- Driving product development, innovation and other sales initiatives.
- Assisting Retailers with store standards, specs, ranging, pricing, and in store promotions.
- Leadership of a support team
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Minimum requirements
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
- National Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12).
- Marketing or Purchasing-related Degree/National Diploma.
- Minimum 5 years’ working experience in a Butchery environment.
- Sound interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills.
- Thorough knowledge of buying systems and processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of product range requirements within a supermarket environment.
- Financial acumen, leadership skills and attention to detail.
- Strong drive, initiative, sense of urgency and use of innovation to resolve business challenges in a pressurized/demanding work environment
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