FMCG Field Sales & Operations Manager

Smollan; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan is seeking a capable sales supervisor with FMCG experience in East London to drive promotional activity and achieve POP objectives. You will manage promotions, monitor innovations, and ensure targets are met while controlling costs and assets.

Strong communication, planning and leadership abilities are essential. Applicants should have a relevant Diploma (NQF level 5), a Code 8 license, and 2–3 years of sales experience in FMCG.

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

Responsibilities

• Manage Promotional Activity
• Achieve POP Objectives
• Monitor New Innovations
• Efficient Achievement of Targets
• Control Expenses

Skills

Proactive thinking

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Analysis & problem solving

Teamwork and self-management

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Sales management

Negotiation

Planning & organising

Attention to detail

Leadership

Decision making

Commercial awareness

Business acumen

Monitor promotions

Education

Relevant Diploma at NQF level 5

Job description

Smollan is seeking a capable sales supervisor with FMCG experience in East London to drive promotional activity and achieve POP objectives. You will manage promotions, monitor innovations, and ensure targets are met while controlling costs and assets.

Strong communication, planning and leadership abilities are essential. Applicants should have a relevant Diploma (NQF level 5), a Code 8 license, and 2–3 years of sales experience in FMCG.