SALES MERCHANDISERS – CJ Patel (Pacific) Pte Limited (CJPP)

CJ Patel (Pacific) Pte Limited (CJPP) is the commercial arm of the CJ Patel Group and one of Fiji’s largest distributors of locally manufactured and renowned international brands within Fiji and most of the Pacific. The Company has an extensive distribution network with major supermarkets, food service industries and down-the-line (DTL) retailers with its main warehouse in Wailekutu, Lami and supported by branch operations in Lautoka and Labasa and significant exports to other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

The position will be based In Tonga. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring daily sales activities, proper inventory control, order expedition and merchandising is carried out to achieve sales targets.
• Maintain relationships with customers and attend to queries in a timely manner.
• Report on competitive activity, price trends, client’s performance   and   noncompliance   with   agreed   promotional programs and keep management informed of all activities.
• Ensure that work direction is implemented and completed within the allocated time.
• Communicate fully with Managers and other team members as well as customers ensuring to be prompt, provide complete and concise information being both candid and accurate.

 Requirements:

• High School or relevant tertiary qualification preferably in Sales and Marketing or related field.
• Proven working experience in merchandising.
• Strong creativity and innovation skills.
• Up to date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

 Remuneration:

An attractive remuneration package including performance-based incentives.