Field Marketing Supervisor

MPOWER; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MPOWER is seeking a Field Marketing Supervisor to coordinate and supervise field-based marketing activities in our Pretoria territory. You will lead pamphlet distribution teams, identify high-traffic locations, and engage with shopping centres and local stakeholders to execute campaigns and brand activations.

The role involves regular travel within the territory, coaching field teams, and reporting on activity and performance to ensure campaigns meet company standards.

Qualifications

• Matric required with at least 1 year in field marketing or supervisory role.
• Strong people management and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic field environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of pamphlet distributors and promoters.
• Identify and secure high-visibility distribution and activation locations.
• Build relationships with shopping centres, taxi associations, property managers and local stakeholders.
• Plan daily and weekly marketing activities and distribution schedules.
• Monitor staff attendance, productivity and performance in the field.
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing collateral, promotional items and branded materials.
• Support marketing campaigns, activations and community initiatives.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to field marketing teams.
• Prepare basic activity and performance reports.

Skills

People management

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Reliability

Multitasking

Education

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Field Marketing Supervisor

Job Overview

The Field Marketing Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising field-based marketing activities within an allocated territory. The role focuses on managing pamphlet distribution teams, identifying high-traffic marketing locations, building relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring the effective execution of local marketing campaigns and brand activations.

This is a hands-on role requiring regular travel within the territory and active engagement with shopping centres, taxi ranks, business districts, community organisations and other strategic marketing locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of pamphlet distributors and promoters.
• Identify and secure high-visibility distribution and activation locations.
• Build relationships with shopping centres, taxi associations, property managers and local stakeholders.
• Plan daily and weekly marketing activities and distribution schedules.
• Monitor staff attendance, productivity and performance in the field.
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing collateral, promotional items and branded materials.
• Support marketing campaigns, activations and community initiatives.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to field marketing teams.
• Prepare basic activity and performance reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a field marketing, promotions, sales support or supervisory role.
• Previous experience managing field-based teams.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Good knowledge of Pretoria and surrounding areas.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the territory.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Well organised and self-disciplined.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Reliable, energetic and proactive.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an energetic and street-smart individual who understands the local market, can effectively manage people in the field, build strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure that marketing activities are executed professionally and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outside of a traditional office environment and thrives on making things happen.