FMCG Field Sales & Operations Manager

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

Job summary

Smollan in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a dynamic sales manager to lead FMCG activity and accelerate growth in a busy retail environment. The role emphasizes strategic planning, promotional execution, and strong people leadership to achieve targets while controlling costs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage promotional activity, and drive innovations in-store. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of managerial sales experience in FMCG, a NQF level 5 diploma, a Code 8

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

Operational Excellence

Business Insights

Teamwork

Stakeholder Engagement

People Management

Promotional Activity

Sales Management

Negotiation

Planning & Organising

Leadership

Decision Making

Communication skills

Analytics

Problem Solving

Computer Literacy

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma, NQF level 5

Code 8 Driver’s license

Job description

Smollan in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a dynamic sales manager to lead FMCG activity and accelerate growth in a busy retail environment. The role emphasizes strategic planning, promotional execution, and strong people leadership to achieve targets while controlling costs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage promotional activity, and drive innovations in-store. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of managerial sales experience in FMCG, a NQF level 5 diploma, a Code 8