ROLE SUMMARY

The Associate – Commercial is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, and execution of product categories within the company.

ROLE POFILE

• Researching current trends and company’s selling philosophies to procure the best merchandise for the lowest cost.
• Assisting with the development of selling strategies, product marketing and sales support.
• Research and analyze data and market insights.
• Search for insights into consumer needs and wants.
• Plan and implement long-term development strategies for product categories.
• Design exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors.
• Place appropriate orders.
• Ensure product availability.
• Strategize positioning of a product category in order to maximize its visibility.
• Collaborate with the marketing team.
• Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing and promotional activities.
• Work with customers and merchandisers and find new ways of expanding product categories.
• Calculate forecasts for product demand trends.
• Manage and track budget.
• Manage relationships with vendors locally and internationally as required.
• Work closely with the relevant teams to provide accurate stock availability records.
• Assist content teams to ensure products have required content as directed by Sales Development Team.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Business Administration or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience across product innovation and category management in Retail Industry.

SKILLS

• Analytical skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organized with strong multitasking skills
• Good time management skills
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail