FIELD MANAGER II

Smollan; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a sales/operations leader to drive proactive operational excellence, manage a team, and engage stakeholders to deliver POP objectives and growth.

Responsibilities include leading field execution, planning, and reporting on promotional activity while ensuring ROI and compliance. Qualifications include 4-5 years FMCG sales experience and a Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7).

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ sales experience in an FMCG environment at a managerial/supervisory level.
• Code 8 driver’s license.
• Diploma or Degree at NQF level 6 or 7.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient computer literacy and business acumen.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Proactive, with strong leadership and planning skills.
• Negotiation and sales management proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by identifying and resolving risks before impact.
• Build a high-performing team through coaching, performance management and development.
• Engage stakeholders including clients and internal teams through proactive communication and effective resolution of issues.
• Deliver POP/operational programme objectives and timelines.
• Achieve targets in volume, revenue, and growth through planning and field execution.
• Convert field and customer insights into actionable plans to improve execution and unlock growth.
• Evaluate and support new tools, processes, and innovations to improve efficiency.
• Demonstrate teamwork, ownership, and self-management while supporting the wider team.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership

Planning & organising

Negotiation skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Analysis & problem solving

Computer literacy

Business acumen

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Proactive thinking

Leadership skills

Planning & organising

Education

Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7)

Job description

Proactive Operational Excellence

Drive operational excellence by identifying and resolving operational risks before they impact the client or business.

People Management

Build a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, development and accountability.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build trusted relationships with clients, KAMs and internal stakeholders through proactive communication and effective issue resolution.

Achieve POP Objectives

Ensure all agreed POP/operational programme objectives are delivered consistently and within required timelines.

Achievement of Targets

Deliver agreed volume, revenue, execution and business growth targets through effective planning and field execution.

Business Insights and Execution

Convert field and customer insights into actionable plans that improve execution, identify risks and unlock growth opportunities.

Monitor New Innovations

Identify, evaluate and support the implementation of new tools, processes, technologies and innovations that improve operational efficiency.

Teamwork and Self-Management

Demonstrate effective collaboration, accountability, time management and ownership while supporting the wider team and business.

Manage Promotional Activity

Ensure all promotional activities are planned, executed, monitored, and reported accurately to maximise ROI and compliance, Management of Point Sale kits and marketing goods.

• 4-5 years’ sales experience in an FMCG environment at a managerial/ supervisory level||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years||
• Code 8 drivers license
• Relevant Diploma/Degree at NQF level 6 or 7
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Analysis & Problem Solving
• Computer literacy
• Business acumen
• Commercial awareness
• Attention to detail
• Proactive thinking
• Leadership Skills
• Planning & organising
• Negotiation skills
• Sales management skills
• Decision-making skills
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