Are you passionate about driving retail success and maximizing brand impact? Our client is seeking a dynamic Retail Merchandise Manager to join their team and take their retail presence to new heights.

Candidates must be resident in Luanda, Angola.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Visual Merchandising Mastery:

• Conduct weekly store visits in Luanda.
• Implement planograms and testers on shelves with precision.
• Maintain model stocks and facilitate stock replenishments through effective communication with retailer staff and brand managers.
• Enforce proper use of point of sale material (POSM) and ensure timely disposal of outdated materials.

2. Sales Maximization:

• Build and nurture relationships with in-store beauty advisors, supervisors, and managers.
• Motivate and incentivize beauty advisors creatively.
• Conduct on-counter training for new launches as directed by brand managers.
• Contribute actively to sell-out by performing sales duties in key stores during key periods.

3. Execute Animations and Events:

• Organize mall activations, in-store events, and promotional activities.
• Recruit, train, and monitor promoters.
• Coordinate events, set targets, and compile post-mortem reports.
• Ensure constant brand media presence through various promotions and contests.

4. Achieve Constant Brand Media Presence:

• Develop and maintain relations with media influencers.
• Ensure consistent product placements for pillars and new products.
• Conduct presentations to brief media on new launches and proposed activities.

5. Monitor Market Trends:

• Perform monthly price comparisons and quarterly reports.
• Monitor competitor activities at POS and in mainstream/social media.
• Keep abreast of market trends and share insights with the management.

6. Compile Reports:

• Report major events promptly.
• Provide weekly POS visits and monthly market trend updates.
• Maintain updated databases and conduct product scanning.
• Handle budgeting, record-keeping, and expenditure reconciliation.

7. Canvassing for New Business:

• Make contact with potential customers.
• Monitor independents and conduct feasibility studies for new opportunities.

8. Other Duties:

• Document and communicate consumer complaints to HQ.
• Provide logistical support for market visits and meetings.
• Achieve brand market share as per budget and adhere to planograms.
• Demonstrate a high level of expertise and maintain a professional attitude.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in retail merchandise management.
• Ability to work independently with minor supervision.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in the retail industry and take our brand to new heights, apply now! Join in creating a memorable and visually stunning retail experience.