Trade Development Officer

Purpose of Position

The Trade Development Officer will be responsible for contributing to the Company’s goals by effective in-store execution and implementation, supervision of sales representatives and merchandisers and monitoring trade bad and dump.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence and maintenance of pricing policy, planograms, gondolas and stock rotation. 
• Audit brand merchandising and effect corrective actions.
• Ensure the timely correction of merchandising issues that are identified.
• Co-ordinate and ensure the proper distribution of all POS materials.
• Supervise a cadre of Merchandisers, Team Leaders and Sales Representatives to ensure effective and efficient deployment.
• Manager the performance of direct reports.
• Work closely with Customer Development Managers (CDM) in maintaining customer relationships and delivering quarterly presentations to select key accounts.
• Any other duties assigned as we develop and adjust the business.

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge

• Degree in Marketing and/or Business Administration
•  At least two years experience in a similar capacity
• Supervisory experience
•  Computer literacy is essential
•  Experience in a retail or grocery distribution environment

GraceKennedy's Competencies

GraceKennedy embraces six key competencies that all employees, regardless of level, should master and demonstrate across the organization. These are:
•    Results Oriented
•    Digitally Savvy
•    Collaborative
•    Engaging & Inspiring
•    Diversity-Embracing
•    GK Values-Driven