Sales Associate – Islamabad – Nestlé Pakistan

Job Type: Contractual (8 Months)

Position Summary:
As a Sales Associate, you will implement the Cycle Plan agenda, coordinate trade marketing activities, and ensure point-of-purchase (POS) controls across the Zone to drive sustainable business growth.

A Day in the Life:

• Communicate and implement monthly Cycle Plan activities with the sales team.

• Execute Consumer, Customer, and Trade Promotions, and follow the merchandising calendar within the region.

• Maintain proper record-keeping and indexing of Zonal/Regional Point of Sale Materials (POSM).

• Lead and manage sales promotion and merchandising teams, ensuring discipline, punctuality, and performance tracking.

• Monitor POSM inventory and ensure timely application to minimize ageing.

• Provide market intelligence and sales activation reports to RSM/HO monthly.

• Train and monitor merchandising and activation teams, ensuring adherence to execution standards.

• Manage promotional events including town storming, conferences, fairs, and roadshows, maintaining proper documentation.

• Oversee trade asset control procedures and manage company assets such as sampling vans, gondolas, and stands.

• Maintain records of cash and stock transactions during promotional activities.

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and principles.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an HEC-recognized institution.

• 2–3 years’ experience as ASM, TSE, or SPE preferred.

• Strong understanding of customers and the sales process.

• Ability to motivate and develop teams.

• In-depth knowledge of channels, merchandising processes, and category/channel planning.

• Working knowledge of Nestlé Management & Leadership Principles.

• Awareness of market trends, shopper behavior, and core business processes.