Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidates will be in charge of but not limited to:
Developing a category product line.
On-boarding new brands, vendors, and products.
Getting new products as soon as the suppliers have them.
Negotiating product prices and payment terms.
Building and handling relationships with new suppliers.
Ensure product population on the website and maintain accurate and complete product related information.
Identify process improvements to achieve goals related to product marketing and customer service.
Provide competitive analysis on various vendors’ market offerings; identify market trends, pricing or business model.
Analysing consumer buying behaviour and predicting future trends.
Getting the periodic electronics products promotional material from the suppliers.
Work with Managers and marketing teams to ensure that products and services meet customers’ current and future needs.
Responsible for pricing products in liaison with purchasing and finance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
At least a C+ (Plus) grade in High School/KCSE.
At least a diploma/degree on information science, information technology/computer science or a related field.
Exceptional commercial awareness in either Electronics, Industrial Supplies,Power & Electricals,Health & Beauty,Books & Media,Baby & Kids,Sports & Outdoor,Hardware & Tools &Office & School products line.
Must be proficient with PCs and Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Must be an advanced internet user.
Must be willing to engage in fieldwork.
Willing to work on weekends.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must be exceptionally self-disciplined and have a very strong work ethic.
Proficiency in oral and written English.
Strong communication and follow-up skills.
Proactive, Entrepreneurial and ability to deliver exceptional results.
Advanced research skills.
Exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
A good standard of numeracy in order to analyse facts and figures.
A flair for negotiation and networking.
The ability to make important decisions.
The ability to cope with the pressure of a demanding work environment.
To have confidence in their judgment & decision making when faced with ambiguity.
To be able to multitask and be an effective problem solver.
Tact and diplomacy.
Background on online retail business will be an added advantage
