Junior Retail Field Manager

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is currently seeking a driven Retail Field Manager to oversee a team in Gauteng. You will manage sales representatives, drive sales targets, and ensure excellent customer service. This role requires a relevant sales diploma, 3 to 5 years of experience in sales (preferably FMCG), and strong negotiation skills. If you're dynamic and passionate about retail, apply today for a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop in your career.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in sales, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong understanding of P&L dynamics.
• Ability to work independently with discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with retail customers.
• Drive sales targets and promote to new customers.
• Conduct weekly call cycles and store visits.
• Conduct weekly call cycles.
• Travel nationally for store visits across regions.
• Influence market share objectives.
• Maintain customer relationships and manage sales volume.
• Reduce damages/stock returns and monitor stock.
• Coordinate weekly deal pricing and respond to queries.
• Assist in resolving claims with finance and follow up after sales.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Relevant sales diploma or degree

Job description

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a driven Retail Field Manager to join our client in Gauteng. As the Retail Field Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of retail sales representatives, driving sales targets, and ensuring excellent customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with a passion for retail and the ability to lead and develop sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain relationships with retail customers at store level
• Promote NG sales to new customers
• Monitor and manage shelf health
• Conduct weekly call cycles
• Travel nationally for store visits in EC, WC, BLOEM, KZN, POLOK, NEL, JHB, PRT
• Influence forward share and market share objectives
• Maintain good customer relationships
• Manage sales volume
• Reduce damages/stock returns
• Monitor stock holding and distribution facilities
• Approach new customers to convert to NG
• Communicate queries or issues internally
• Ensure pricing alignment with store communication
• Assist in resolving claims and queries from finance
• Conduct after-sale follow-ups and maintain customer relationships
• Provide weekly sales/market feedback
• Manage slow-moving stock and pricing
• Coordinate weekly deal pricing
• Manage slow movers, returns, and high-risk products in collaboration with the sales team

Requirements

• Relevant sales diploma or degree, providing a foundational understanding of sales principles and strategies
• 3 to 5 years of experience in sales, preferably within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry
• Strong business awareness and understanding of profit and loss (P&L) dynamics
• Ability to work independently without supervision, adhering to deadlines and self-discipline
• Proficient negotiation and communication skills, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and flexibility
• Customer-oriented approach, adept at problem-solving with a high level of accuracy
• Capacity to make decisions and perform effectively under pressure
• Skill in handling conflicts professionally and resolving them efficiently

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann, Rebecca Grylls, or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.