Merchandiser

Company Description

Al Douri is a modern enterprise with a proud heritage dating back to the 18th century. Specializing in manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of premium quality food, Al Douri stands out for its commitment to freshness and state-of-the-art production technology. Since its establishment in the UAE in 1979, Al Douri has diversified and expanded its portfolio to cover over 1,000 SKUs. The company has received several awards, including the International Europe Award for Quality in Paris, France and the Superior Test Award 2021 for its signature coffee products.

Role Description

Work closely with company buyers to maximise profitability by predicting and monitoringsalestrends and accurately controlling stock levels.

-Produces store sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services.

-Determines call schedule by reviewing priorities with supervisor and discussing special instructions, product promotions, new products, and price changes.

-Maintains customer relationships by visiting with store managers, department managers, and employees.

-Answers questions, responding to special requests, and describes product features.

-Maintains store shelves by observing displays of company products, removing damaged products, tidying store shelves, and providing optimum display of products.

-Maintains inventory by restocking shelves with product from inventory, observing inventory levels, prompting store management to reorder when levels appear low, and arranging for return and credit for damaged products.

-Completes call report by observing display and pricing of competitors products

-Provides information by reporting growth, expansion, or closing of retail locations in assigned territory.

-Maintains quality results by following and enforcing standards.

-Enhances merchandising and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong typing speed and accuracy
• Proficiency in computer literacy and data entry software
• Customer service experience
• Ability to provide administrative assistance
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational and time management skills
• Experience in the food industry or manufacturing is a plus

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 3 Years in the same field, 2-3 years of experience in the GCC

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Fluency in English or Arabic in order to make formal communication with trade.

Good working knowledge of MS office especially Excel & Power point.

Highly advanced communication skills.

Knowledge of general accounting and marketing principle.

Negotiating and presentation skills

self-starter and self-motivator