In-Store Excellence Trainee (Retail Operations)

About the role

We are looking for an energetic and detail‑oriented In‑Store Excellence Trainee to support the execution of retail excellence initiatives across all channels. This role offers recent graduates hands‑on experience in trade activation, retail operations and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure Perfect Store compliance by conducting regular store audits, monitoring visual merchandising, operational standards and contractual obligations.
• Track and manage asset deployment, guaranteeing correct placement, maintenance and adherence to SOPs.
• Assist in the rollout of seasonal campaigns, product launches and ad‑hoc activation projects, coordinating with agencies and partners.
• Provide on‑ground support during key retail events (e.g., Ramadan, Back‑to‑School) and evaluate post‑activity performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising and Operations teams to monitor project progress and ensure seamless delivery.
• Work with logistics and agency partners to manage asset distribution, inventory tracking and depot availability.
• Develop and maintain category planograms and consolidate contracts, timelines and reports for visibility and accountability.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management or a related field.
• Strong interest in retail operations, merchandising or trade marketing.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to retail locations for monitoring and audits.

Required skills

• Excel