Job Description

Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentEE position: YesAbout our companyClicks GroupIntroductionJob Purpose: To execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthen pricing strategy, reporting and management of the M & T services to increase market share and profitability.Job descriptionJob Objectives:xc2xb7 To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers' needs.xc2xb7 To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin and promo quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan.xc2xb7 With managerial support, to negotiate favourable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches.xc2xb7 To assist in ensuring speed to market by listing product range/s and delivering timeously to meet our customer's needs.xc2xb7 To ensure the accurate and timeous and approved delivery of the marketing (M&T) promotional (YPL) on the in store TV channel through effective engagement between Clicks, BTB agency and the In store TV providers.xc2xb7 To participate in the category strategic initiatives by providing input into the development and delivery of the category operating plan, e.g., market trends, research competitors, e.g. on shelf look and feelxc2xb7 To administer and maintain the product database, e.g. listing products, vendors, product status, pricing etcxc2xb7 To manage the control and review of marketing samples and pricing, both internally (BTB, Club card, Red-line, Brand Managers) and externally (vendors)xc2xb7 To liaise with stores and vendors with regards to pricing queries, product availability, promotions and action these requests or issues timeously.xc2xb7 Responsible for compiling and updating ad sheets, follow up with vendors with regards to deal confirmations and complete TEM Bill backs to maintain and improve the profitability of the category.xc2xb7 To ensure accuracy and efficiency of pricing, TEM bill backs, product listings, store notifications new lines, promotions (ad sheets), Co-Ops, new store openings, Club Card and Private label, etc under time and workload pressures.xc2xb7 To build relationships with the category team stakeholders and external customers

• To build and draw standard and customised Web Intelligence reports on the scheduled medicines merchandise group in line with business requirements for all reporting purposes on a weekly and ad hoc basis.
• To manage the general office administration (filing, account queries) and ad hoc duties as required by the department

Minimum requirementsKnowledge:Essential:xc2xb7 Business processesxc2xb7 Financial acumenxc2xb7 Marketingxc2xb7 PromotionsDesirable:xc2xb7 Pharmaceutical product knowledgexc2xb7 Pharmacy regulations & legislationxc2xb7 End to end project management knowledgeSkills:

• Integrated Pharmaceutical systems i.e. Unisolve

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Numerical Skills

• Attention to detail

• Communication skills

• Reporting skills

Competencies:xc2xb7 Deciding and initiating Actionxc2xb7 Working with peoplexc2xb7 Adhering to Principle and Valuesxc2xb7 Writing and Reportingxc2xb7 Presenting & Communicating Informationxc2xb7 Applying expertise and technologyxc2xb7 Analyzingxc2xb7 Planning and Orgarnizingxc2xb7 Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectationsxc2xb7 Following Instructions and Proceduresxc2xb7 Adapting and Responding to Changexc2xb7 Cope with Pressures and SetbacksExperience:Essential:xc2xb7 3-4 Years' experience in working with data/numbersxc2xb7 3-4 Administrative ExperienceDesirablexc2xb7 Previous working with critical paths and project deadlinesxc2xb7 3-4 Years Retail Experience in a PharmacyEducation:xc2xb7 3 Year Degree in Relevant FieldDesirablexc2xb7 Pharmacy Assistant Qualification(Diploma)xc2xb7 Registered with the Pharmacy Council

Clicks Group