Rural Merchandising Manager-Middle East

As Rural Merchandising Manager you will be expected to win, maintain and manage large feed contract with our strategic partner to achieve a profit. As head of the Input Shop Unit you will be expected to establish and manage an agricultural merchandise retail chain of stores 

• Negotiate with partner to win supply contract for pellet feed.
• Negotiate with suppliers to get best possible quality at best possible price in order to maximize profit margin.
• Liaise closely with partner’s staff to ensure smooth delivery of product to 23 sites
• Negotiate supply contracts with local suppliers to supply feed products to 6 sales sites
• Manage staff at these shops to ensure smooth operation and customer service.
• Investigate new animal feeding techniques and technology that could be introduced in the market for the benefit of the farmers and that fits the Govt objectives.
• Work with the Livestock Units to facilitate change within the livestock sector
• Establish Agricultural Input shops and pocket shops that can provide the best market prices for the farmers and provide efficient service.
• Manage staff to control the input shop operations
• Roll out Pocket Shop program that will see 39 ‘satellite sales sites’ located at our extension offices
• Manage the relationship between extension staff and input shop staff to ensure best possible service delivery to the farmers
• Manage POS within the shops and ERP within animal feed sites and pocket shops
• Merchandising of all items suitable for the Input shops
• Find new products that can be introduced to the market (after required approvals) to improve agricultural production and efficiency with a positive environmental impact.
• Work with the Technical Services division to synergize the products offered in the input shops and the products being encouraged.
• Manage budgets and KPIs to achieve financial and strategic goals.

 Selection Criteria

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in related Field
• Minimum 6 years experience in Agricultural Inputs Sales
• Input Shop Management experience

Application closes on 24th July 2013

Enquiries may be addressed to Kristine.deleon@grminternational.com

To register your interest, and review conditions applicable to your application, please submit your CV and a cover letter stating your experience against the above selection criteria through the GRM International Careers Pagewww.grminternational.com/jobs

In October 2011 GRM International and the Futures Group merged to become a major global force in development with approximately 90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $225 million in revenue.  We aim to be a world leader in everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards. By exceeding our clients’ expectations and creating value for them, we will create value for our shareholders and employees.