Product Consultant

Smollan; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan is seeking an on-site field representative to execute HP product placement and promotions within retailer stores in Polokwane.

You will coordinate with store teams, attend weekly meetings, perform demonstrations, and ensure price tickets and planograms are correctly implemented.

This role emphasizes professionalism, strong retailer relationships, and consistent in-store visibility to secure top execution of HP SKUs.

Responsibilities

• Store placement in HP stores per HP Retail base and structure.
• Policy adherence to store guidelines and regulations.
• Weekly meetings with Area Manager for reports and handover.
• Weekend activations to promote HP products.
• Aim for first position in-store for all executions.
• Maintain daily price tickets on- and off-promotion.
• Merchandising execution as per HP/retailer directives.
• Build strong relationships with retailers and staff.
• Dress code compliance to HP standards.
• Demonstrations aligned with key SKUs and product focus.
• Ensure demo products are clean and presentable.
• Support retailers during HP brand events or activities.

Job description

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Store Placement: Be placed in stores according to the HP Retail Store Base and current structure, ensuring optimal coverage and representation.
• Policy Adherence: Follow the policies and guidelines communicated by the store, maintaining compliance with regulations and standards.
• Weekly Meetings: Meet with the Area Manager once a week for reports, concerns, feedback, plans, directives, and material handover such as POSM and challenges.
• Weekend Activations: Conduct weekend activations as mandatory activities, engaging with customers and promoting HP products.
• Execution Excellence: Secure the #1 position in store for all executions, ensuring optimal visibility and prominence of HP products.
• Price Ticket Maintenance: Ensure daily maintenance of correct price tickets in store, both on and off promotion, to accurately reflect pricing and promotions.
• Merchandising Execution: Execute in-store merchandising according to HP and Retailers' directives and/or planograms, maintaining consistency and quality.
• Relationship Building: Build fruitful relationships with retailers and their staff, fostering collaboration and support for HP products.
• Professionalism: Adhere to a dress code supplied by HP, always presenting a professional and polished image.
• Demonstrations and Engagement: Conduct demonstrations as required and aligned with key SKUs and product focus, engaging with customers to showcase product features and benefits.
• Hygiene and Maintenance: Ensure demo product maintenance and hygiene, always keeping demonstration materials clean and presentable.
• Event Support: Provide support to retailers when HP Brand is involved with store-related events or activities, contributing to the success of promotional initiatives.