FMCG Field Manager: Growth & Execution Lead

Smollan; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan in South Africa seeks a Sales Manager in FMCG with 3-5 years in a supervisory role to drive promotional activity and operational excellence. You will lead teams, manage people, and deliver targets while monitoring innovations and insights.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma/Degree at NQF level 6 or 7, a Code 8 driver’s license, and demonstrate strong communication, planning, analytical thinking, and business acumen.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years sales experience in FMCG at managerial/supervisory level.
• Diploma or Degree at NQF level 6 or 7.
• Code 8 Driver’s license.
• Strong sales management, decision making, and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Computer literacy and business acumen.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Pro-active thinking and leadership and planning & organizing.
• Negotiation skills and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage Promotional Activity
• Pro-Active Operational Excellence
• Teamwork and Self-Management
• People Management
• Efficient Achievement of Targets
• Monitor New Innovations
• Business Insights and Execution
• Control Expenses
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Achieve POP Objectives

Skills

Sales management

FMCG experience

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Planning & organizing

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Pro-active thinking

Code 8 Driver’s license

3-5 years sales experience

Education

Diploma/Degree at NQF level 6 or 7

Job description

Smollan in South Africa seeks a Sales Manager in FMCG with 3-5 years in a supervisory role to drive promotional activity and operational excellence. You will lead teams, manage people, and deliver targets while monitoring innovations and insights.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma/Degree at NQF level 6 or 7, a Code 8 driver’s license, and demonstrate strong communication, planning, analytical thinking, and business acumen.