Brand Ambassador

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel allowances

Product training

Brand exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Brand Ambassador to represent our FMCG brands at events and in-store promotions. You will engage shoppers, explain product benefits, and help drive trial.

You are a people-person with excellent communication, a high school diploma, and flexibility to work weekends/evenings. The role offers hands-on marketing experience, event-based pay, and travel allowances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in sales, marketing, or customer service is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company and its FMCG brands at events, in-store activations, and consumer engagement activities.
• Educate consumers about product features, benefits, and unique selling propositions.
• Distribute product samples and promotional materials to generate interest and drive trial.
• Gather consumer feedback and market intelligence, relaying key insights to the marketing and sales teams.
• Ensure brand messaging is consistent and engaging across all consumer interactions.
• Support retail partners by ensuring products are well-presented and visible on shelves.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service mindset

Public speaking

Sales awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Brand Ambassador to represent their FMCG products in the East London market. This role is crucial for increasing brand awareness, driving consumer engagement, and supporting sales initiatives through direct consumer interaction and in-store promotions. You will be the face of the brand, embodying its values and communicating its benefits to potential customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a people-person passionate about FMCG products to make a tangible impact at the consumer level.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the company and its FMCG brands at various promotional events, in-store activations, and consumer engagement activities.
• Educate consumers about product features, benefits, and unique selling propositions.
• Distribute product samples and promotional materials to generate interest and drive trial.
• Gather consumer feedback and market intelligence, relaying key insights to the marketing and sales teams.
• Ensure brand messaging is consistent and engaging across all consumer interactions.
• Support retail partners by ensuring products are well-presented and visible on shelves.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; previous experience in sales, marketing, or customer service is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Passion for FMCG products and building consumer relationships.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required by event schedules.
• Professional appearance and a proactive, energetic attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with potential for performance bonuses based on event success.
• Travel and meal allowances for assigned events.
• Product training and brand knowledge development.
• Opportunities to interact with diverse consumer groups and gain valuable marketing experience.
• A vibrant and exciting role representing well-known FMCG brands in East London.