Commercial Associate Manager

The category Manager is responsible for supporting sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale while setting forward estimates for the different buying groups, considering a number of variables, such as selling space, trends, feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the stores while managing all suppliers

Responsibilities

Role Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Collaborate closely with store’s team to ensure optimal execution of Planograms
• Partner with merchants to forecast the future trends and predict exact demand while ensuring that products are delivered on time
• Maintain contacts with the vendors in order to ensure timely delivery of goods and ensure inventory plans are executed to meet the required standards
• Lead and oversees the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensures proper monitoring of orders
• Assist in communicating comprehensive product and financial strategies while overseeing pricing procedures
• Participate in the trainings workshops to demonstrate best practice when displaying new items
• Implement the MAF Retail values in the assigned area of responsibility and ensure that it is adhered to and exhibited
• Collaborate closely with Replenishment Team to ensure that layouts reflect inventory levels