Merchandisers Jobs in an Online Supermarket in Nigeria

Supermart.ng, the largest online supermarket in Nigeria, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Merchandiser
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities

• Manage accurate display of image, description and price of products on the website
• As and when new products need to be added to the website, source product images online and generate product upload file in accordance with company guidelines
• Photograph and edit product images not found online in line with set guidelines
• Design innovate promotions tailored to specific demographics and/or tailored to events and festive periods
• Liaise with Personal Shoppers and other relevant teams to maintain up-to-date display of products on the website
• Conduct regular analysis of product availability metrics and implement lasting solutions to improve performance where necessary
• Support Operations team during spikes in order volume
• Daily review and update of stock records and prices
• Periodic review of the site for completeness, accuracy and attractiveness
• Conduct stock checks at retail partners according to pre-defined schedules
• Manage relationship with retail partners
• Pro-actively approach, negotiate with and sign new retail partners

• A University Degree in any discipline
• 1-3 years’ experience
• Experience in Merchandising, Buying/Purchasing, eCommerce, Retail is preferred but not required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good negotiating skill
• Ability to take initiative and work independently without supervision
• Must have high-energy, be enthusiastic and display professionalism at all times
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Must have integrity and high moral standards
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Must be computer literate
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent knowledge of FMCG brands
• Good understanding of customer tastes and buying patterns in order to determine tailored promotions
• Good understanding of product prices at supermarkets and local markets across all categories
• Good written and spoken English