About the job Modern Trade Specialist
Job Title: Modern Trade Specialist
Department: Sales
Work Set Up: Hybrid
Reports To: Sales Manager-Offline Sales
JOB SUMMARY
The Sales Operations Specialist for Modern Trade supports operations by ensuring accurate sales tracking, stock availability per door, and efficient inventory planning under a consignment model. This role ensures that each store is properly stocked, monitored, and supported to drive sell-out performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales Tracking & Performance Monitoring
- Track sell-out performance per Watsons store (door level)
- Identify top and underperforming stores
- Provide regular performance insights and reporting
- Maintain clean and accurate store-level data
Inventory Monitoring & Replenishment Planning
- Monitor stock levels per store and ensure availability
- Support replenishment planning based on sell-through trends
- Coordinate with SCM for stock allocation and delivery
- Flag OOS risks and take proactive action
Consignment & Inventory Control
- Track consignment inventory movement and aging
- Monitor slow-moving, near-expiry, and overstock items
- Recommend redistribution and corrective actions
- Ensure healthy inventory levels across stores
Promo Governance & Enrollment
- Execute promo enrollment in Watsons systems based on approved mechanics
- Ensure correct SKU mapping, pricing, and promo setup as instructed
- Coordinate with internal teams to complete all promo requirements
- Maintain and update promo tracker for Watsons activities
- Validate completeness of setup before launch (pricing, SKUs, timing)
- Flag discrepancies, risks, or missing details to Sales Manager
Campaign Readiness & Coordination
- Ensure SKU readiness, pricing alignment, and stock availability for campaigns
- Coordinate with Marketing, SCM, and Execution teams
- Monitor product availability during campaign periods
Data Accuracy & Reporting
- Maintain accurate reporting across systems and trackers
- Ensure consistency between sales, stock, and reports
- Support reporting requirements for internal and retail partners
KEY KPIs
- Sales tracking accuracy
- Stock availability rate (%)
- Replenishment turnaround time
- Stock transfer completion rate
- OOS incidents
- Promo setup accuracy & readiness
- Inventory balance across kiosks
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
Experience
- 1–3 years experience in sales operations, retail analytics, inventory coordination, or Modern Trade support
- Exposure to Modern Trade accounts (Watsons or similar) is a strong advantage
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills:
- Sales & Inventory Analysis
- Reconciliation & Variance Management
- Performance Reporting
- Account Coordination & Documentation
Soft Skills:
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Structured problem solver
- Effective cross-functional communicator
- Comfortable working with data and operational complexity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily office-based with coordination across Sales, Retail Operations, Retail Execution, SCM, and Finance
- Occasional store visits for validation or audit support
- May require extended hours during month-end, audits, or key Watsons deadlines
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Dermorepubliq is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.