• Responsible for ensuring adequate stock availability on shelf 24/7 with 7 days’ stock cover
• Maintain freshness of stock in Store outlets
• Responsible for stock rotation
• Provide inputs towards short-term and medium term related to Brand Development
• Interfacing with Traditional Trade Customer Top / second line management levels for distribution and in-market executions
• Assist with Trade Marketing contracts in Key Accounts and Traditional Trade
• Address stock listing, availability, visibility  and expiry issues within prescribed guidelines
• Liaise with the logistics function to ensure timely issue of stock to Vans
• Responsible for Collections as per set standards and provides support to the accounting team for reconciliations
• In-depth understanding of HHT-related issues, MSL and Competition activities
• Understanding of factors and trends affecting the market: Price changes, growing industries, etc.
• Provides direct supervision of Vans Sales Representatives (in the absence of Van Sales Supervisor), including objective setting and Coaching
• Responsible for on-the-job training of new joiners and probation monitoring
• Responsible for performance evaluation and individual career development
• Deliver sales training to the field force
• Plans to increase the Distribution/ Strike Rates
• Creativity in placing displays in traditional trades and Retail Activation
• Takes part in creating an innovation culture

Skills

• Diploma in Marketing / Business Administration or equivalent. University Degree holder preferred
• 4-6 years of experience working in distribution, of which 2 years have been spent on supervisorial role gained from a similar industry (distributor/FMCG business). Experience in Gulf countries will be essential.
• Demonstrated team management skills
• Familiarity with Qatar roads is essential for full coverage of daily routine
• A valid Qatar Driving License is a must