Description
Position: Modern Trade Specialist
We are looking for a proactive Modern Trade Specialist to manage and ensure availability of our products in the Supermarkets. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall stock levels, merchandising duties and building strong relationships with retail partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Account Management & Sales
· Develop and execute modern trade strategies for key retail accounts (supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores)
· Achieve sales targets and KPIs for assigned modern trade channel
· Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and store in-charges at retail partners
· Negotiate trade terms, promotional agreements, and shelf space allocations
· Conduct regular business reviews with retail partners to assess performance and identify growth opportunities
Merchandising & Operations
· Ensure product availability on shelf and Planogram Compliance across all assigned outlets
· Visit assigned outlets at least once a week to monitor performance and address issues
· Assist with stock up of SKUs on the shelves if necessary (able to carry cartons weighing 15 kg)
· Monitor Best Before dates of all SKUs and take note of stocks that have 3 months remaining
· Provide updated weekly location reports and updates in a timely manner
· Conduct daily reporting with pictures via CRM system
Category & Brand Management
· Work with retailers on category management initiatives and planogram optimization
· Ensure optimal product placement, visibility, and shelf share
· Monitor competitor activities and market trends to inform strategic decisions
· Ensure compliance with brand standards and retailer requirements
Promotional & Marketing Execution
· Plan and execute monthly promotions, sampling sessions and product launches
· Coordinate in-store promotional materials and displays
· Manage promotional budgets and evaluate ROI of trade spending
Analytics & Reporting
· Analyse sales data, market share, and performance metrics
· Prepare regular reports on channel performance
· Track and report on key performance indicators to senior management
· Handle any ad-hoc duties assigned by Head of Department as and when required
Requirements:
· Minimum GCE 'N' Level / NITEC with at least 2 years working experience in FMCG merchandising, preferably in F&B category
· Strong analytical skills and experience in retail or FMCG environments
· Basic Microsoft Word/Excel skills
· Excellent verbal communication skills and relationship-building abilities
· Physical ability to handle merchandising tasks including lifting cartons up to 15kg
· Only Singaporeans need apply
Benefits:
· Attractive incentive package with industry leading remuneration
· Basic salary + Performance Incentive
· 5 1/2 Day Work Week
· Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
This role combines strategic modern trade management with hands-on merchandising execution. Ideal for candidates who enjoy both analytical and operational aspects of retail management.