Senior CDE CDE – Indirect Trade

Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya
No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 72749
Job Purpose
 
Ensure flawless in-store execution and maintenance of all visibilities to influence shoppers and provide support to meet CP distribution objectives by enhancing off-takes
 
Job Context & Challenges
 
Ensure effective execution and maintenance of all visibility elements in the store through a team of third party employees (merchandisers/ DSR’s) across the region.
 
Functional linkages
 
Internal: CDTL, CDM, CDE DT, Demand Planning Manager, Shopper Development Manager and CDT Finance Manager.
External: Distributors, Distributor Sales men, foot soldiers and trade (As per Permanent Journey Plan)

Key Accountabilities
 
Accountability
Related Activities

In store management
 

Ensure compliance to 5Ps (Product Assortment/ Placement/ POP/ Pricing/ Promotion)
Ensure that all visibilities are planned (right store, right location and agreement on prescribed terms) are booked
Ensure efficient implementation of various visibilities inside stores through compliance to T&C
Prevent dislocation and damage of the POPs and ensure that they are well maintained
Ensure POPs are implemented by RE
Observe & share feedback for all in-store executions

POP placement
Planogram, etc.

Take initiatives to drive conversions in the wholesale channel for better ICRE conversions

Distribution management

Ensure proper distribution and execution of POPs following guidelines.
Ensure tracking of right assortment and stock weight by RE

Market Update

Secure and draw insights from any competitive information available in public domain regarding:

New products
Activities
Promotion
Any other developments

Data based working and communication

Utilize data (where data available eg. Kenya & in markets where Shoprite stores are available) to drive overall business performance

Setting objectives for market visits
Reviewing merchandizer performance

Developing and training

Ensures that all Merchandisers are trained well to perform their job

POP execution
Planogram management
Follow FIFO

Meetings

Conduct monthly DSR and Merchandiser meetings to address store wise issues and review performance against set parameters

Reporting

Compile reports and information as per requirements communicated by CDM

Relationship Building

Maintain trust and understanding in working with trade in general and specifically buyers, floor managers and store managers Share success stories

Communicate promotions to build off-takes
Mutually work towards category growth

Resolve issues, etc.

Generic Competencies
 
Essential: Planning and priority setting, negotiation, effective execution and analysis, developing and coaching and decision making. Self-motivated and able to work independently; Attention to detail
Desirable: Teamwork, relationship building and leading change

Functional Competencies
 
Essential: Understanding our environment, customer influence and negotiation, customer or service provider collaboration
Desirable: Supply chain perspective, integrated commercial planning, in store execution and financial proficiency

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply to work with us using this online application. Attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process.
Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.
Equal Opportunity EmployerColgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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