Experience

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  Ccd couriers

  Sept 2006 - Oct 2006

  Delivery driver

  Day to day deliveries of bank documentsWriting down reports of deliveries madeRoute planning

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  The harding group pty ltd

  Aug 2007 - May 2010

  Merchandiser

  1. **Product Placement**: - Arranging products on shelves according to company standards and planograms. - Ensuring that products are strategically placed to maximize visibility and sales.2. **Inventory Management**: - Monitoring stock levels and replenishing shelves as needed. - Conducting regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock counts.3. **Promotional Setup**: - Setting up promotional displays and endcaps. - Ensuring that promotional materials, such as signage and price tags, are in place.4. **Sales Analysis**: - Analyzing sales data to determine which products are performing well. - Making recommendations for adjustments in product placement or inventory based on sales trends.5. **Customer Interaction**: - Assisting customers with product inquiries and locating items. - Providing product knowledge and recommendations.6. **Store Appearance**: - Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of shelves and displays. - Ensuring that the store’s appearance aligns with brand standards.7. **Collaboration**: - Working with store management and staff to coordinate merchandising efforts. - Communicating with suppliers and manufacturers regarding product deliveries and display guidelines.8. **Compliance**: - Ensuring that all displays and products comply with company policies and local regulations. - Adhering to health and safety guidelines in the merchandising process.9. **Reporting**: - Documenting and reporting on merchandising activities, including photos of displays and feedback on product performance. - Providing regular updates to supervisors or district manager Show less

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  Premier foods

  Apr 2010 - Nov 2012

  Sales representative

  Build and maintain good customer relationships by route-riding,adhering to call cycle and doing cold calling as and when required.To render effective sales services to all customers in line withthe requirements of the SOP’s, practices and procedures.Stock and Price managementNew business accountsCustomer ServiceTrade ExecutionAdministrationCommunication and interdepartmental synergyIdentify the need for promotional activities/ materials and coordinate.this with the relevant stakeholdersProvide coaching guidelines to the sales crew and merchandiser onad-hoc basis regarding issues that may impact sales services.In Trade Route Management: Route Riding, Returns & driver Performance interviews. Show less

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  Unilever

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Merchandiser

  1. **Product Placement**: - Arranging products on shelves according to company standards and planograms. - Ensuring that products are strategically placed to maximize visibility and sales.2. **Inventory Management**: - Monitoring stock levels and replenishing shelves as needed. - Conducting regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock counts.3. **Promotional Setup**: - Setting up promotional displays and endcaps. - Ensuring that promotional materials, such as signage and price tags, are in place.4. **Sales Analysis**: - Analyzing sales data to determine which products are performing well. - Making recommendations for adjustments in product placement or inventory based on sales trends.5. **Customer Interaction**: - Assisting customers with product inquiries and locating items. - Providing product knowledge and recommendations.6. **Store Appearance**: - Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of shelves and displays. - Ensuring that the store’s appearance aligns with brand standards.7. **Collaboration**: - Working with store management and staff to coordinate merchandising efforts. - Communicating with suppliers and manufacturers regarding product deliveries and display guidelines.8. **Compliance**: - Ensuring that all displays and products comply with company policies and local regulations. - Adhering to health and safety guidelines in the merchandising process.9. **Reporting**: - Documenting and reporting on merchandising activities, including photos of displays and feedback on product performance. - Providing regular updates to supervisors or district manager Show less

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  British american tobacco south africa

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2023

  Trade marketing representative

  Facilitate relevant discussions with outlet owners/ manager in relation to the performance.Meeting Monthly Targets 100% and aboveManage in-store pricing compliance across all categories, leveraging commercial tools & programs.Ensure all BATSA touch-point materials are refreshedaccording to retail contracts.Educate, onboard & manage defined retailer engagement program in the trade in accordance with company strategy Ensure the right product mix availability at the right place aligned with the brand Coverage Targets.Manage the retail stock levels forward stock pressure to avoid Out of Stocks to less than 2%.Ensure that stocks are monitored & rotated at certaininterval for complying with the stocking policy of thecompany. Timely collection of payments & avoiding overdue & bad debt with the minimal disruption to sales by defining & allocating the right credit limit,Ensure all ad-hoc requested for market related feedback or pilot programs are fully understood & delivered within agreed timings.Ensure daily & weekly preparation done in line with the objectives to achieve 100% route coverage & obtain the correct materials & stock to perform activities & relevant tasks. Show less