AREA MANAGER at Smollan
West Rand, Gauteng, South Africa -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 May, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Merchandising, Reporting

Industry

Retail Industry

Description

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:



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    • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • Previous experience in merchandising, retail sales, or related fields preferred.
    • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
    • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
    • Proficiency in using smart devices for reporting and communication.
    Responsibilities

    Portfolio Management:
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    - Manage the HP Products (PC’s, Print, and Accessories) within assigned retail stores.
    Store Maintenance:
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    - Ensure the store base is well maintained in terms of execution, display space, in-stock situation, returns, price ticketing/labels, and point-of-sale materials.
    - During non-promotional periods, ensure product availability, correct pricing, and adherence to planograms provided by HP.
    Promotional Activations:
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    - During promotional periods, execute additional tasks such as POS materials in optimal positions within the store.
    Reporting and Communication:
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    - Utilize smart devices to load photos, communicate instructions, and submit reports using the Smollan REX app.
    - Provide timely updates and feedback to ensure effective communication with the management team.
    Campaign Management:
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    - Assist in the roll-out of POS materials and recall of POS materials as required by campaigns.
    - Outline store coverage for weekend in-store demo activations and audits on weekend promoters.
    Ad Hoc Promotions:
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    - Provide assistance with general field marketing team duties as needed for ad hoc promotions.
    Competitor Audits and Feedback:
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    - Conduct audits on competitors in the market and gather voice of consumer feedback to inform strategies and initiatives.
    Relationship Building:
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    - Build profitable relationships with the allocated store base to enhance collaboration and drive sales.
    Sell-Out Initiatives:
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    - Implement sell-out initiatives and below-the-line activations to drive sales growth.
    Asset Management:
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    - Manage the planning and distribution of assets to ensure optimal impact and utilization.
    - Maintain accurate records of asset/product registers to track usage and availability.
    Store Placement:
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    - Be placed in stores according to the HP Retail Store Base and current structure, ensuring optimal coverage and representation.
    Policy Adherence:
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    - Follow the policies and guidelines communicated by the store, maintaining compliance with regulations and standardsWeekly Meetings:
    - Meet with the Area Manager once a week for reports, concerns, feedback, plans, directives, and material handover such as POSM and challenges.
    Weekend Activations:
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    - Conduct weekend activations as mandatory activities, engaging with customers and promoting HP products.
    Execution Excellence:
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    - Secure the #1 position in store for all executions, ensuring optimal visibility and prominence of HP products.
    Price Ticket Maintenance:
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    - Ensure daily maintenance of correct price tickets in store, both on and off promotion, to accurately reflect pricing and promotions.
    Merchandising Execution:
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    - Execute in-store merchandising according to HP and Retailers’ directives and/or planograms, maintaining consistency and quality.
    Professionalism:
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    - Adhere to a dress code supplied by HP, always presenting a professional and polished image.
    Demonstrations and Engagement:
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    - Conduct demonstrations as required and aligned with key SKUs and product focus, engaging with customers to showcase product features and benefits.
    Hygiene and Maintenance:

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