Merchandiser

Responsibility will be:

Supporting Rural wholesale business expansion by providing Trade marketing support for the DSS rep attached.
Engaging local government officials, transport/ traffic agencies and other stakeholders to avoid disruption of BAT operations in the defined rural territory.
Supporting Van Reps to achieve high performance by developing new routes and giving TM&D support to existing outlets.
Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

Candidate must have an OND / HND qualification from any reputable polytechnic.
Driving Skills
Knowledge of Rural towns and road networks is desirable
Understanding of the local languages in territory is a plus.
Should have basic Selling, negotiation and influencing skills.
Knowledge of developing and maintaining relationships with consumers, retailers and semi wholesaler
Knowledge of redistribution concept, business reporting and communication
Fluency in English