Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be an expert on the product portfolio of the category.
- Develop marketing plans and strategies guided by the respective category manager, brand teams, vendors, ensuring that ROI is met keeping within A&P budget parameters.
- Assist in the management of relationships with external customers, ensuring the successful implementation and execution of programming based on brand plans which have been approved by vendors and senior management.
- Prepare
and communicate monthly reports detailing sales and marketing achievements to the Category Manager and brand owners where applicable.
- Liaise with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure that sufficient stock levels are maintained for assigned brands/products.
- Ensure vendor relationship management through report consolidation, trade visit itineraries and general communication.
- Analyse industry and sales data to identify opportunities and gaps for assigned products/brands.
- Conduct monthly trade visits inclusive of new client presentations and product training exercises.
- Assist in the process on which new products are brought on stream and launched through market observations of
competitor activities, price assessments and communication with sales representatives.
- Act in a supervisory role to the Brand Associate in the category.
General Responsibilities:
- Implement activities, processes or strategies that will improve the competitive advantage of the Company, in consultation with the Category Manager, and other members of the Management Team.
- Ensure the maintenance of the good name and reputation of CPJ in general, through the demonstration and practice of the highest standards of ethical conduct.
- Abide by the disciplinary code of the Company.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with all levels of staff.
- Ability to work flexible hours as the needs of the service dictate, including out of normal hours as required.
- Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues and customers.
- An understanding of the principles of good customer service.
- Should possess good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and Power-point
- Self-motivated with the proven ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to meet deadlines and exercise good time management skills.
- Presentation skills should include modern presentation methods.
- Trustworthy, dependable and reputable.
- Well organised and methodical approach to work and the work environment.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality and Tourism Management or related field
- Minimum 3 -5 years experience in a similar capacity
- Previous track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets an asset
- Must own a reliable motor vehicle
