Sales Merchandiser for Leading Giant Drinks Company - Dublin

Sales Merchandiser (Convenience & Symbols Team)Soft Drinks IndustryIf you want to be part of the team for one of the worlds biggest Drinks companies, this could be the role for you! PRL are hiring a Sales Merchandiser to create and develop relationships in stores with the aim of growing sales through a mix of direct selling, business development, data collection & analysis and merchandising. The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and effectively as part of a team. They must be willing to support colleagues, as well as learn from them, to achieve a common goalDublin & Dublin City CentreRole & Responsibilities Will IncludeIndirect selling & merchandising in the convenience channel, (Supervalu, Centra, Spar, Mace, Londis)Generating extra space for the brand and clients products by increasing core range distributionPresenting & detailing the benefits to retailers of stocking the clients products.Merchandising all client SKU's and replenishing stock on shelf, and building display units and feature displaysCompletion of full journey plan on a weekly basis.Placing FSUs and Point of Sale to drive incremental sales.Meeting set targets for POS placementReporting all in-store activity via handheld.The role requires close working with the Clients Field Sales team, as well as other key support functions such as Customer Marketing, Brand & Category Development teamsEssential Qualifications / Knowledge / ExperienceSales & merchandising experience in the FMCG sector.Excellent verbal communication and personal organizational skillsAbility to overcome objections and strong business acumen.Proven record in hitting and exceeding both Sales & Merchandising KPIs.Experience in increasing core range distribution.Understands Margin calculations.Understands the importance of Merchandising, Category planning and planograms.Strong technological acumen.Full clean driving license.At least 2 years experience in this sector.PackageSalary:€30,429,69€2,000 KPI based bonus per annumLunch allowance of €10 per dayCompany Vehicle & Fuel ProvidedPhone & Tablet SuppliedOther expenses receiptedSkillsField Sales Merchandising FMCG