Modern Trade Assistant Two Six Zero Brands Africa

Modern Trade Assistant shall report directly to the Head MT & Alternate Channels, who reports to the Head Commercial Operations

MT Assistant is the central point of contact from the company’s side to all MT chains/stores. He /She will be responsible for generating sales from the Modern Trade Chains/Stores. He / She would lead a team of MT Supervisors, who in turn lead all the Merchandisers/promoters of MT Channel.

Key responsibilities

1. Plan and recommend Chain level Monthly Promo Calendar.
2. Once approved, implement all the promo/ visibility/ focus products/consumer connects in the MT Stores
3. Coordinate with respective Store Managers for quality implementation of all the above inputs
4. Plan and run Merchandiser contests/ recognition forums at a monthly level
5. Organize and Train Merchandisers on Product properties, positioning, communication guidelines for consumer connect activities
6. Track and monitor progress of focus/ promo SKUs across chains/ stores
7. Coordinate with Printing vendor for designing store level visibility elements
8. Assist Head MT & Alternate channels in achieving Sales targets for the channel

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. Good Command in English Language, Nyanja, and Bemba

2. Strong Communications and Negotiation skills

3. Personality: Self-motivated, Aggressive in Sales and Marketing activities

4. At least 2-3 years experience of sales with any Food/FMCG organization with notable reference