Graduate Merchandiser (Electronics / Appliances) at Ascentech Services Limited – 3 Openings

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Merchandiser (Electronics / Appliances)

Locations: Lagos (Victoria Island, Lekki) and Rivers (Port Harcourt)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking to hire competent Merchandisers to produce sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services
• You will get the right product, in the right place, time, quantity and price.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives
• Analyse sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges / stock
• Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scales
• Maximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately
• Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory
• Forecast profits / sales and plan budgets
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals
• Remain up to date with industry’s best practices.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Marketing or any other related field
• 1 year proven work experience in merchandising in the electronics / appliances industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation skill
• Multitasking and organizational skills
• Computer literate
• A fast and deep thinker
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage, inform and motivate
• Up-to-date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.