Assistant Manager Modern Trade UAE

Company Profile:
At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the world's most
successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around
the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around
us.
We produce world-leading brands including Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann's and
Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like
Ben & Jerry's, The Dollar Shave Club and Surf.
Be part of the most successful purpose-led business in the world. Have the
opportunity to see the true impact that you're having in the work you do -
every small thing counts.
Job Scope:
To deliver a win-win partnership with the various Stores/Customers through
delivery of consistent sales growth, flawless execution & strict commercial
discipline
Roles & Responsibilities
Operational:
* To strictly adhere to the company's code of conduct in all business dealings.
* To achieve volume and value targets through sales, at specified prices, to the outlets in the salesman's territory.
* To ensure that the contractual counterparts are executed with the customer flawlessly
* To ensure products availability and visibility in all outlets covered as per the company's distribution and merchandising objectives.
* To ensure regular and effective use of POS material/back up stock.
* To ensure market coverage as per the agreed route plan.
* To collect outstandings from trade in time so as to maintain debtors to sales ratio as per company policy.
* To be company's 'eyes and ears' in the market and report on competitive activities.
* Interaction with the counterpart in other divisions for collection.
* To keep watch on customers on payment issues and prevent loss/bad debts to the company.
* Prevent customers from stocking and selling of counterfeits and grey stocks, report such issues to the Line Manager
* Execution of the Promotion & CBP plans for the month
* New Product Listing & Promotion listing as per the timeframe
* Perfect Store Execution as per plan- flawless OSA
* Coordination with merchandising team to pro-actively resolve the issues on OSA GAP, SOS, NPD at a store level
* Closure of all claims & credit notes in a timely & accurate manner
Resource Control:
* To effectively operate and maintain the vehicle. Ensure use of seat belt and vehicle is fully insured and registered.
* To effectively implement the promotional activities operated from time to time.
* To ensure stock delivery on time to the concerned outlets.
Administration:
* To ensure update information on stocks/POS availability.
* To liaison with commercial department for sales information systems and debtors review.
* To ensure compliance and proper usage of all commercial and sales documents as per company's requirement.
Liaison with Merchandiser:
* Display - proper record of starting and end date and make sure the incentives are given on time.
* Maintain standard and quality of display.
* Follow up on stock re-filling and fresh stocks in the shelves, using FIFO
* To ensure that stocks in the store have adequate shelf life and rotation of stock.
* Follow up on routine matters to ensure day to day reporting
* Credit notes/follow up etc.
* To ensure the availability of POS/Promotional stock.
Key Competencies & Skills:
* Bachelor's degree.
* ‎3-‎7 years of work experience in Modern Trade and Customer experience.
* Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.
* Strong communications skills.
* Knowledge with Microsoft Office.
* Experience in FMCG is a plus.
* Physically based in the UAE.
* Valid Driver's License for UAE.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to
drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our
diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a
diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion
across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual
bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require
any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time
of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment
journey.