Merchandising Supervisor📣 إعلان

About the Role

Seara International is seeking a Merchandising Supervisor to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves overseeing merchandising operations across assigned retail outlets. The role focuses on ensuring product visibility, availability, and compliance with company standards, while also driving sales growth, managing merchandising teams, and maintaining strong relationships with customers and service providers.

Team Leadership and Development

The Merchandising Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing the merchandising team. Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising, training, and motivating a team of merchandisers.
• Building journey plans and ensuring continuous monitoring and updates.
• Monitoring attendance, productivity, and performance KPIs for the team.
• Conducting field visits and providing on-the-job coaching to merchandisers.

Merchandising Operations and Standards

This role ensures effective in-store execution and adherence to merchandising standards:

• Ensuring proper product placement according to established planograms.
• Maintaining shelf availability, correct pricing, and product rotation (FIFO).
• Monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishment with sales and logistics teams.
• Ensuring compliance with merchandising standards and brand guidelines.

Sales Performance and Retailer Engagement

The supervisor tracks sales performance and manages relationships with retail partners:

• Tracking sales data and merchandising KPIs, such as shelf share and out-of-stock rates.
• Identifying opportunities to increase product visibility and sales.
• Supporting promotional campaigns, displays, and product launches.
• Building strong relationships with store managers and retail partners.
• Negotiating display space and promotional placements within stores.
• Resolving in-store issues related to merchandising or stock.

Reporting and Market Insights

Accurate reporting and providing market feedback are integral to this position:

• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports on merchandising activities.
• Utilizing sales and merchandising software and handheld devices for reporting purposes.
• Providing feedback to the sales team and management on market trends and competitor activities.
• Sharing execution photos to document in-store activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor's or Diploma degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in FMCG merchandising, with a preference for experience in Frozen Food.
• Experience in Saudi retail chains such as Panda, Danube, and Carrefour, as well as discounters and other key retailers, is mandatory.