Merchandising / Field Supervisor

Job description / Role

Our client, a multinational FMCG company is currently looking for a Merchandising / Field Supervisor to join their team in Dubai.
You will ensure that your team meets the targets by leading, coaching and developing individual capabilities. You will also identify and support additional value creating opportunities that drive customer sales in support of the volume, share and profit objectives of the market.

Main Responsibilities:

Team Coaching:

Measure the set of performance indicators for each direct report

Deliver the coaching & development plan, including regular feedback sessions, for each direct report

Adapt coaching and mentoring styles to the learning styles of merchandisers’ direct reports

Collection, analysis and reporting of relevant information/ data

Create, organize and execute inspirational events to maximize team effectiveness in achievement of business objectives.

Effectively engage direct reports with the company and functional values, objectives and strategy.
Administration:

Collection, analysis and reporting of relevant information/ data

Manage the company assets

Collaborate internally with other business functions
Performance Management:

Ensure alignment of merchandisers to known customer and shopper needs

Support the delivery of customer compliance to contractual agreements

Build sustainable business relationships with assigned customers

Ensure retail engagement and activation programs roll out

Ensure the facilitation of effective on-time in-store communication

Ensure accurate and up-to-date master data maintained
Demand Building:

Propose solutions for specific causes of business issues to improve the client's level of engagement

Adapt communication approach to meet specific customer needs

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have the following skills and attributes :

5-7 years’ experience working in the field with reputable FMCG firm

Knowledge about the UAE market especially within FMCG industry

Distributor/customer management

Team management experience

Go getter personality

Proficient in Microsoft

Bachelor's degree

Must be fluent in English (written & speaking)

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

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• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
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