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Direct employerAssociate Manager - Commercial

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Role overview
Majid Al Futtaim is hiring an Associate Manager – Commercial based in Nairobi, Kenya. This role suits someone with experience in commercial sourcing, merchandising, and sales development, who will support local stores and manage supplier relationships.
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What you will do
- Support local stores with sourcing and merchandising activities.
- Lead the creation and implementation of merchandise plans on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Manage buying plans and budgets for assigned brands or categories and track purchase orders.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely product delivery and proper inventory planning.
- Forecast trends and customer demand in partnership with merchants and store teams.
- Ensure planograms, visual merchandising standards, pricing, and product availability are effectively executed.
- Work with Store Operations, Replenishment, and Marketing teams to enhance category performance and support promotions.
- Develop replenishment and merchandising strategies to boost sales growth, brand visibility, and revenue.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in a commercial, buying, merchandising, or category-focused role.
- Strong knowledge of products, categories, brands, and the retail industry.
- Good planning, organisational, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant business software.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with stores, suppliers, and internal teams.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.