Field Manager I: FMCG Sales & Operations Lead

Smollan; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan in Gauteng is seeking an experienced sales leader with 2-3 years’ FMCG supervisory experience to drive promotional activity, manage key accounts, and achieve POP objectives in a dynamic market. The role focuses on leadership, planning, and strong commercial sense to optimize targets and expenses.

The ideal candidate demonstrates proactive thinking, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, with a Code 8 license and a relevant NQF level 5 diploma.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ sales experience in FMCG environment at a managerial/ supervisory level.
• Relevant Diploma at NQF level 5.
• Code 8 Driver’s license.
• Communication skills (verbal & written).
• Analysis & problem solving.
• Computer literacy.
• Business acumen.
• Commercial awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Pro-active thinking.
• Leadership skills.
• Planning & organising.
• Negotiation skills.
• Sales management skills.
• Decision making skills.

Skills

Pro-Active Operational Excellence

Business Insights

Teamwork and Self-Management

Stakeholder Engagement

People Management

Manage Promotional Activity

Achieve POP Objectives

Monitor New Innovations

Efficient Achievement of Targets

Control Expenses

Communication skills

Analysis & problem solving

Computer literacy

Business acumen

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Pro-active thinking

Leadership skills

Planning & organising

Negotiation skills

Sales management skills

Decision making skills

Education

Diploma at NQF level 5

Code 8 Driver’s license

Job description

Smollan in Gauteng is seeking an experienced sales leader with 2-3 years’ FMCG supervisory experience to drive promotional activity, manage key accounts, and achieve POP objectives in a dynamic market. The role focuses on leadership, planning, and strong commercial sense to optimize targets and expenses.

The ideal candidate demonstrates proactive thinking, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, with a Code 8 license and a relevant NQF level 5 diploma.