Merchant/ Retailer Job Opportunity at Tabono Consult

Merchant/ Retailer Job Opportunity at Tabono Consult

Tabono Consult Limited

Dar es Salaam

MERCHANT / RETAILER

Work Location (Primary): Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Job Type: Contract Based

Brief Job Description

POSITION – Merchant/ Retailer – TANZANIA.

Our Client’s Company has been Created in 1992, and it is an international group with operations in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Our client is also the world’s third-largest travel retail merchant and number two in airports, with operations in three business segments: Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion, and Foodservice is looking to hire a merchant/ retailer to join their team.

Position and Job Description:

Overall, Job Summary

As an ultimate key trade player, the Merchant/Retailer is responsible for sourcing, procuring, of locally produced goods with the ultimate purpose of obtaining the highest margin for LTR. This will be through developing strategies/initiatives for driving sales.

Key Responsibilities Sourcing

• They will be targeting products/goods manufactured in and around Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar as well as within the East African region.
• He/she will therefore oversee the identification new products to be added to the Company’s products assortment.
• He/she will recognize and onboard new suppliers and distributors that will form the supply chain of the locally produced goods.
• He/she will be the main point of contact between LTR and the Suppliers and will endeavor to maintain these relationships for the benefit of the company.
• To understand the different and ongoing trends and how they will affect shoppers coming into the Company Stores

Procuring

• Will advise management of the appropriate quantities and types of products to add to the assortment.
• To manage the supply chain and delivery timelines so that the right quantity and types of products are held in stores to avoid losses.
• Will negotiate the ultimate prices with suppliers and distributors that allows for the highest margin from these products when sold.
• This document is the property of Tabono Consult Limited. It cannot be copied or transferred without prior authorization

Selling

• They will support the Sales team by providing the relevant information about the products which can be used to convince buyers – hence increasing sales.
• Propose commercial initiatives to push more sales of the category.

Customer Satisfaction

• Will be required to reach out to existing and potential customers, requesting their feedback on product features, addressing their inquiries and concerns with in-depth product knowledge.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in economics or Sales and Marketing from a recognized university
• 4 years’ experience in Retail Business in and around Tanzania
• Experience with engaging with suppliers and distributors of Tanzania made products will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tanzania Region and demographics
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Swahili will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills
• Customer Service
• Excellent data analysis skills and confidence working with numbers.
• Presentation skills and the ability to explain data clearly.
• The ability to use database and spreadsheet software.
• Strong decision-making skills
• Conflict Management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Culture Fit

This role will entail touching and selling/buying of Alcohol and alcoholic products.

How to Apply

The application and all documents to be in one pdf document.

Tabono Consult is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

***The deadline for the applications is 30th June 2024. ***

*** Tabono will only get in touch with shortlisted candidates*****

This document is the property of Tabono Consult Limited. It cannot be copied or transferred without prior authorization

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