Merchandiser at AAA Growers
Job objective
This role is critical in ensuring consistent product availability, excellent in store execution, freshness and strong sales performance across all assigned outlets playing a key role in driving store-level performance by influencing orders, maintaining high display standards and building strong relationships with store teams.
Key Responsibilities
Instore execution & merchandising.
Maintain high-quality, visually appealing displays of fresh produce always.
Ensure all products are correctly placed, priced and labelled across fridges and display areas.
Execute planograms and merchandising standards in line with the company guidelines.
Ensure the correct product assortment is available and well presented in all display areas.
Set up and manage promotional displays ensuring timely implementation and removal.
Maximize shelf space, visibility and display quality to drive customer engagement and sales.
Freshness, Quality & Food Safety
Enforce First-Expiry-First-Out (FEFO) principles.
Ensure zero expired, damaged or poor-quality products are on display.
Maintain strict hygiene, food safety and cold chain standards.
Conduct regular quality checks and immediately remove non-compliant stock.
Minimize waste through proper rotation, handling and monitoring of stock.
Stock & Inventory Management
Monitor daily stock levels and ensure timely replenishment
Track product movement (fast vs slow movers) and adjust displays accordingly
Proactively recommend reorders to prevent stockouts or overstocking
Ensure all listed SKus are consistently available and visible in-store.
Coordinate with store teams to ensure accurate stock handling and ordering.
Market Intelligence, Pricing & Reporting.
Monitor competitor activity including pricing, promotions product range and display quality
Ensure pricing data is accurate and reflects real-time in-store conditions.
Highlight pricing gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Heads of section, Store managers and retail teams
Act as the primary point of contact for store- level operations and issues.
Respond promptly to store needs and resolve issues efficiently
Influence store teams to improve ordering patterns, product positioning and support for company products.
Weekly Performance Reviews & Meetings.
Actively participate in the weekly (Monday) commercial/operations meeting
Prepare and present for assigned stores;
Sales performance vs targets.
Order Performance (Target vs Actual)
Key opportunities (expansion, promotions, new listings)
Store specific challenges and risks.
Provide clear actionable recommendations to improve performance.
Follow up on agreed action points and ensure execution during the week.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Sales and Order performance.
Achievement of minimum order targets per stores.
Performance measured on target vs actual orders
Consistent growth in sales across assigned stores.
Availability & Execution
On-shelf availability ≥ 95%
Planogram compliance ≥95%
Display quality score ≥ 90%
Freshness & Waste Control.
Zero expired or spoilt products on display
100% compliance with FEFO and cold chain standards
Effective waste minimization
Promotion & Growth
Number and effectiveness of in-store promotions executed.
Increase in shelf space and product listings.
Reporting & Discipline
100% on-time submission of daily and weekly reports.
Accuracy and quality of data and insights provided.
Profile Requirements
Diploma/Degree in Sales, Marketing, Agriculture or a related field.
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in merchandising, preferably in fresh produce or FMCG.
Strong understanding of supermarket operations e.g. carrefour, Naivas & Quickmart.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Strong attention to detail and execution discipline.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple stores effectively.
Willingness to travel across assigned outlets.
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