Qualifications & Experience
-
Minimum KCSE Certificate.
-
Certificate or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field is an added advantage.
-
Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in merchandising, FMCG sales support, retail operations, or field execution.
-
Experience working with supermarkets, key accounts, or modern trade outlets is preferred.
-
Experience using mobile merchandising or field reporting systems is an added advantage.
Merchandising & Shelf Execution**
-
Ensure proper merchandising and display of products across assigned outlets.
-
Maintain agreed shelf visibility and execution standards.
-
Arrange products according to approved planograms and merchandising guidelines.
-
Ensure products are clean, properly faced, visible, and correctly positioned.
-
Ensure POS and promotional materials are properly displayed and maintained.
-
Monitor competitor visibility, pricing, and shelf movements.
Stock Management & Rotation****
-
Monitor stock levels and escalate low stock situations promptly.
-
Ensure strict FIFO (First-In-First-Out) stock rotation compliance.
-
Identify short expiry stock and escalate immediately.
-
Remove damaged or expired stock from shelves according to company procedures.
-
Support outlet stock holding management based on movement trends.
Returns Management & Governance****
-
Verify and document all outlet returns accurately.
-
Ensure Goods Return Notes (GRNs) are completed correctly with supporting details.
-
Validate all returns physically before collection.
-
Escalate suspicious or unexplained returns immediately.
-
Support reconciliation and accountability processes for returns management.
Outlet Relationship Management****
-
Maintain professional relationships with outlet managers and receiving teams.
-
Address basic outlet concerns and escalate unresolved matters.
-
Support smooth coordination during deliveries and merchandising activities.
Reporting & Compliance**
-
Capture all field activities using approved merchandising systems and reporting tools.
-
Submit timely merchandising, stock, attendance, and market intelligence reports.
-
Support field audits, verification exercises, and operational investigations where required.
-
Ensure compliance with company operational policies, hygiene, and product handling standards.