Pricing Collector
Job purpose
Responsible for collecting accurate and timely competitor and market pricing data from the field — through store visits, market surveys, and price checks — and reporting it in a structured, reliable manner to support Tawfeer’s pricing, commercial, and supply chain decisions.
Key roles & responsibilities
Policies & procedures
- Implement the SPBI Department’s set policies and procedures and comply with Tawfeer’s other policies.
- Follow the assigned route plan, visit schedule, and data-collection standards.
Field price collection
- Visit competitor stores, markets, and outlets per the assigned schedule to collect shelf and promotional prices.
- Record prices accurately by SKU, brand, size, and pack, including promotions, discounts, and out-of-stock items.
- Capture supporting evidence (photos, pack details) where required and note observations on availability and assortment.
- Cover the assigned list of priority items and categories completely on each visit.
Data accuracy & reporting
- Enter collected prices into the designated template, app, or system promptly and accurately.
- Verify entries for completeness and correctness before submission and flag anomalies or suspicious prices.
- Submit daily/weekly price-collection reports within the required deadlines.
- Highlight significant competitor price changes, new promotions, and new product launches to the direct manager.
Coordination & conduct
- Coordinate with the Pricing Manager on routes, priorities, and data needs.
- Maintain professional and discreet conduct during competitor and market visits.
- Care for assigned collection devices and materials and report issues promptly.
Requirements
Educational qualifications
- High-school diploma; basic literacy, numeracy, and computer/mobile-app skills required.
Work experience
- 0-2 years of experience in data collection, merchandising, retail, or a related field; field-survey experience is a plus.
Skills & competencies
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reliability, punctuality, and integrity.
- Basic computer and mobile-app proficiency for data entry.
- Organization and time management to cover routes efficiently.
- Communication and observation skills.