Team Lead - Merchandising

Position Overview

This is a Front-line Leadership role responsible for driving brand visibility and operational excellence across Modern Institutional Trade (IMT) and Local Modern Trade (LMT) channels in the Rawalpindi/Islamabad region. The Team Lead will act as a strategic link between the field force and the management, ensuring that Nexton and De’LESH products achieve maximum on-shelf availability and superior display standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, train, and motivate a team of merchandisers to ensure consistent performance and adherence to company standards across all assigned outlets.
• Strategic Visibility Execution: Oversee the implementation of merchandising strategies to ensure premium shelf space, effective POSM (Point of Sale Material) placement, and stock replenishment.
• Stakeholder Management (PR): Maintain and leverage strong professional relationships (PR) at IMT and LMT levels to facilitate smooth operations and resolve on-site display issues.
• Market Analysis & Reporting: Monitor competitor activities and provide regular feedback to the Head Office. Analyze field data to optimize route plans and merchandising efficiency.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure 100% planogram compliance and maintain rigorous standards of product hygiene and display across the Rawalpindi/Islamabad region.

Knowledge & Skills

This role requires a blend of field execution, retail relationship management, and team supervision.

• Merchandising Excellence: Proven expertise in driving brand visibility and shelf-share within IMT (International Modern Trade) and LMT (Local Modern Trade) channels.
• Operational Team Management: Ability to lead, schedule, and track the daily performance of 10–15 merchandisers, including route plan optimization.
• Retail Stakeholder Relations (PR): Strong interpersonal skills to maintain professional ties with Store Managers and Category Managers to secure premium display spaces.
• Inventory & Planogram Management: Skills in preventing stock-outs and ensuring 100% compliance with company-defined shelf settings (Planograms).
• Field Reporting & Analytics: Proficient in using SFA (Sales Force Automation) apps to provide real-time market feedback and competitor activity reports to the Head Office.

Behaviors (Leadership Oriented)

The ideal candidate must be a proactive problem-solver with a strong field presence.

• Results-Driven Leadership: Focused on overcoming field challenges (e.g., limited display space) to meet regional visibility targets.
• Resilience & Agility: Maintaining high team morale under pressure and adapting quickly to fluctuating market dynamics.
• Proactive Coordination: Acts as a bridge between the Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams to ensure product availability.
• Training & Mentorship: Dedicated to improving the skills of merchandisers and ensuring they follow the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous oversight of store-level details, including product cleanliness, expiry dates, and correct price tagging.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Minimum Graduation (BBA, BA, or a related field).
• Experience: 2 to 3 years of proven experience in Merchandising, specifically within the FMCG or Cosmetics industry.
• Leadership Track Record: At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.
• Industry Background: Preference will be given to candidates from FMCG, Beverages, or Personal Care sectors.

Note: Candidates must only apply if their CV is highly relevant to the required qualifications and experience outlined above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs60,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person