POS Specialist

Job description

Plan the ordering, placement, maintenance and warehousing of all Off Premise Point Of Sales (POS) material for South Africa. Budget management is a key component. Conceptualize, design and produce all local soft POS pieces in collaboration with Brand Marketing and key agencies in terms of generic and account-specific requirements. Manage, measure and grow the Perfect Store Audit (PSA) score that is required by Fuschl HQ and is locally done by a third party agency. Analyze the effect of coolers placements on Volume, as well as in-depth post campaign analysis (e.g. Consumer Activations and New Product Launches). Ensure that all in-store equipment and communication is on-brand, engages the consumer and affects key Shopper metrics such as Frequency, Spend and Average Weight of Purchase (AWOP) in each channel and account.

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In 1987, Red Bull not only launched a completely new product, it created and has led ever since a whole new product category, Energy Drinks. Nowadays Red Bull employs more than 11500 people in over 171 countries, selling over 6 billion cans a year. The World of Red Bull provides the forum for you to use your talent and passion, to develop yourself and make an impact. Find out why we're different.

Find your own direction

·  LocationCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
·  ScheduleFull-time
·  OrganisationRed Bull South Africa (PTY) LTD

Areas that play to your strengths

(all the responsibilities we'll trust you with)

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Track and evaluate ‘Beyond This Point’ (PSA) data and deliver reports to Sales Team to allow for corrective actions to take place.

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To identify areas of improvement regards execution of Perfect Store objectives by channel.

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Track and monitor progress of Trade Marketing initiatives in new channels (Township etc.)

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Optimal management of the POS stock movement/tracking and distribution to the regions (RB and DP)

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Key contact for Ad Warehouse. Processing of cooler requests, tracking and maintaining electronic asset database

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Work closely with Field Force to solve specific needs and requests around POS tools and Cooler Placements

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Efficient co-ordination of SDS repair service and related problem solving

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Supply Sales Team with POS stock movement reports monthly and make recommendations to drive POS placement in outlets, also supporting POS Order placing with Off Premise mobile application & Trade Reach

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Perform special trade led projects as assigned (conferences, trade shows etc.)

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Alignment and coordination of Sales and Marketing activities, incorporating current Brand properties and events and ensuring consumer engagement and promotional activities translate into tangible sales gains

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Establish an internal network with sales/brand/logistics/ HQ Trade Marketing, communications, consumer collecting, sports, events

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Processing and tracking of invoices related to POS (Ad Warehouse, SDS, International POS deliveries, etc.)

Your experience includes:

(proven performance in)

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3-4 years’ experience in the FMCG industry and the Off-Premise trade specifically would be preferable

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Outstanding knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word

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Operations & Logistics experience would be an advantage

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Good understanding of the Brand and related Marketing strategies.

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Excellent analytical, research and problem solving skills

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High numerical ability; discerns trends, patterns and anomalies in data with probable cause and effect

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Strong communication skills

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Must have the ability to retrieve, understand and interpret data from numerous sources

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Project Management

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Higher commercial degree/ University Degree (business, marketing or similar) preferable. Valid driving license.

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Fluent in English, written and verbal

Travel up to:10%

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Red Bull. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.