📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is actively recruiting for a Merchandiser - Waverley position in Pretoria. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 0 - 1 years • Educational Background: Matric or equivalent• Industry Focus: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development• Location Preference: in Pretoria
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-Sales and marketing roles like Merchandiser - Waverley are key revenue drivers. This position offers direct impact on business growth and market expansion.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-With 1 year of experience, you're at an ideal point to expand your expertise in Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development. This role offers growth opportunities and skill development.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Merchandiser - Waverley position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 0 - 1 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Matric• Specific achievements in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development field• Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
Job Title: Retail Merchandiser - Waverley Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Salary: Market-Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: General Retail
Reference: 206605
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking a Merchandiser for its Waverley store. The successful candidate will be responsible for upholding Dis-Chem's merchandising standards and delivering outstanding customer service.
Responsibilities: - Restock merchandise to maximize sales and ensure correct storage of delivered stock - Ensure stock on shelves adheres to sell-by dates and that the full product range is always visible - Facilitate stock rotation using FIFO principles - Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, and damaged or expired stock to management - Assist in stock file counting and general stocktaking - Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout, and planograms - Flatten boxes after unpacking and relocate to designated areas - Maintain front shop shelves with neatly presented products, correct labels, and pricing - Report price discrepancies to management - Keep up with current and new products - Build, face up, stock, and maintain merchandising displays - Ensure daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays - Assist with loading and off-loading of stock - Clearly mark items without barcodes - Support back shopping and train new staff - Provide friendly and courteous assistance to customers - Follow up on all out-of-stock queries and customer stock queries - Wear the correct uniform and badge at all times - Minimize losses by handling merchandise with care - Follow Dis-Chem policies, SOPs, and health and safety regulations
Minimum Requirements: - Essential: Grade 12 / Matric, up to 6 months’ retail experience, computer literacy in MS Office, ability to work retail hours - Advantageous: At least 1 year of retail experience
Competencies: - Essential: Strong command of the English language, presentable, effective customer, management, and staff engagement, trustworthy and honest, time management - Advantageous: Bilingual, knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry, product and category knowledge, ability to analyze ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking, report bad/suspicious behavior relating to staff and customers
Special Conditions of Employment: - Willing and able to work retail hours - Physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, with adherence to health and safety standards - Reliable transport or close proximity to the store - South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and Benefits: - Market-related salary - Medical aid - Provident fund - Staff account
**ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.**
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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