Manager: Commercial Administrator

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a Manager: Commercial Administration in Midrand, SA. You will lead a high‑performing Commercial Administration team, ensuring accurate capturing of customer trading terms and efficient sales-related processes.

You will coach, report to Sales Executives and drive process improvements to reduce wastage and enhance accuracy. The role requires a Diploma in Business Administration, 2–3 years in a Sales Administrator role, and 1–2 years supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent – Essential
• 2–3 years in a Sales Administrator role – Essential
• 1–2 years in Master Data – Desirable
• 1–2 years in supervision – Desirable
• 1–2 years with E-Trade or Great Plains – Desirable
• Supervisory qualification – Desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a Commercial Administration team.
• Cascade scorecards and monitor performance against targets.
• Provide training, coaching and development to team members.
• Maintain strong internal stakeholder and customer relationships.
• Ensure accurate capturing of customer trading terms and sales activities.
• Prepare monthly reports for Sales Executives and stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end processes with IT and Master Data teams.

Skills

Finalise and monitor team performance

Financial acumen

Process management and control

FMCG knowledge

Commercial Administration / Sales SOPs

MS Office and Excel

Leadership and supervisory skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Accuracy and detail orientation

Data analytics and quality management

Education

Business Administration Diploma

Supervisory qualification

Tools

E-Trade

Great Plains

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

The Manager: Commercial Administration is responsible for leading and supervising the Commercial Administration team to deliver standardised and efficient sales related, customer claim and expense management processes, as well as accurate capturing of customer trading terms through the required platform

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a high-performing Commercial Administration team.
• Cascade scorecards, monitor performance against targets and ensure team accountability.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching and development to team members.
• Ensure effective team communication and maintain strong internal stakeholder and customer relationships.
• Create a high-performance culture aligned to the Premier Way and joint commitments.
• Ensure timeous and accurate capturing of sales promotional activity to support accrual calculations.
• Monitor and report trade spend against budget, identify potential savings and mitigate risks.
• Identify and remove wastage through continuous process improvement.
• Ensure training, communication and alignment to Sales SOPs.
• Ensure accurate and timely capturing of customer trading terms.
• Maintain the E-Trade application and verify the accuracy of information captured by the team.
• Manage the timely completion of end-to-end processes with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide monthly reports to relevant Sales Executives.
• Identify opportunities to improve and optimise process flow.
• Draw daily exception reports and manage price discrepancies with relevant keyholders.
• Support sales excellence through accurate deal sheet preparation and price capturing.
• Work with IT and Master Data teams to resolve system and data-capturing requirements.

Experience And Qualifications

• Business Administration-related Diploma or equivalent qualification - Essential
• 2–3 years' experience in a Sales Administrator role - Essential
• 1–2 years' experience in Master Data - Desirable
• 1–2 years' supervisory experience - Desirable
• 1–2 years' experience with E-Trade or Great Plains systems - Desirable
• Supervisory qualification - Desirable

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate Business and Financial Acumen
• Process management and control
• Knowledge of the FMCG environment
• Knowledge of Commercial Administration / Sales SOPs
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and Excel skills
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Cross-functional teamwork
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Data analytics and quality management

Diversity and Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 25 September 2026