Summary
Emirates Flight Catering is hiring a Merchandiser in Dubai to monitor sales and stock, coordinate orders and deliveries, and manage product displays and rotation. The role also covers reviewing competitor activity, reporting customer and market feedback, and maintaining invoices, LPOs, delivery orders, and vehicle logs. Applicants need a high school diploma, at least 3 years of retail merchandising experience in the UAE, a valid UAE driving licence, and access to a car. Experience with fruit and vegetables is an advantage.
The posting
As published on emiratesflightcatering.com. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
Responsibilities
- Monitor sales performance and identify losses or stock wastage and manage order processing and timely delivery communication with suppliers and distributors, to minimise revenue loss and ensure uninterrupted stock availability.
- Collect and consolidate market/customer feedback and report it to the immediate Manager in a timely manner, enabling informed and responsive sales decision-making.
- Arrange and manage stock display and rotation to optimise space utilisation, maximising product visibility and sales potential across all display areas.
- Assess the effectiveness of product displays and store layouts, driving continuous improvement in customer engagement and conversion at point of sale.
- Review competitor brand presence including pricing, in-store marketing, and promotional activity to inform competitive positioning and protect market share.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of merchandising trends and industry best practices, ensuring the organisation's merchandising approach remains competitive and current.
- Maintain and manage invoices, Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), and delivery orders in line with company guidelines and processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit-readiness across all transactions.
- Apply a proven track record in merchandising strategy and promotional activity to consistently deliver measurable improvements in sales results.
- Manage and maintain vehicle logs and ensure proper care and maintenance of company vehicles, minimising downtime and extending asset lifespan.
Qualifications
Educational Qualification:
- High School Diploma + Relevant experience in merchandising (B2B food or retail).
Work Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in UAE as Merchandiser (retail).
Must hold a valid UAE driving license and have access to a car.
Experience in Fruit & vegetable category will be added advantage.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, including speaking and listening.
Strong time management abilities, including planning and prioritizing workloads.