Sales and Marketing · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent GroupSales Merchandiser
Employer not disclosed by agency

About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is looking for a Sales Merchandiser to work full-time in Nairobi. The role suits someone with 1 to 2 years of experience in FMCG sales or supermarket merchandising who is motivated and organised. The job involves working with supermarkets to improve product visibility and sales.
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What you will do
- Visit assigned supermarkets in Nairobi to ensure products are well displayed, correctly priced, and stocked.
- Engage with store managers and buyers to take orders and coordinate product replenishment.
- Achieve monthly sales, merchandising, and product visibility targets.
- Promote new products, promotions, and additional listings to supermarket management.
- Negotiate for better shelf space and promotional display opportunities.
- Set up and maintain shelf displays and promotional materials according to brand guidelines.
- Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and report out-of-stock items.
- Build and maintain relationships with store managers, buyers, and retail staff.
- Monitor competitor products, pricing, and promotions and provide market feedback.
- Submit daily reports including visit summaries and photos of displays.
- Support in-store promotions, product demonstrations, and sampling activities.
- Plan and manage daily visit schedules to cover assigned supermarkets effectively.
- Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve brand visibility.
Requirements
- KCSE certificate with at least a C- grade or equivalent.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in sales or merchandising, preferably in FMCG.
- Experience working with supermarkets, retail outlets, or consumer goods distribution.
- Ability to meet sales targets and secure customer orders.
- Good knowledge of Nairobi supermarket outlets and retail operations.
- Strong communication, negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage field activities.
- Comfortable using smartphones and basic apps like WhatsApp, Excel, and digital reporting tools.
- Physically fit to handle stock and set up displays.
- A certificate or diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Management or related field is an advantage.
- A valid driving licence is an added advantage.
- Experience merchandising food, beverages, wines, household or cleaning products is preferred.
- Knowledge of major supermarket chains and independent retail outlets in Nairobi is preferred.
- Experience negotiating product listings, shelf positioning, and promotional spaces is preferred.
- Familiarity with FMCG distribution, stock replenishment, and retail order management is preferred.
- Experience with product sampling, demonstrations, and in-store promotions is preferred.
- Ability to use digital merchandising or sales reporting applications is preferred.
How to apply
Send your updated CV through the employer's official contact. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The employer has not published a closing date.