Retail Healthcare Trainer & Merchandiser

RecruitMyMom; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellness company is looking for a Retail Healthcare Trainer & Merchandiser in Johannesburg to manage pharmacy and retail partnerships. The role involves achieving sales targets, conducting staff training, and maintaining expert product knowledge. Candidates must have a Senior Certificate, own vehicle, and strong communication skills. This position offers performance-based incentives, a supportive leadership culture, and various growth opportunities across Gauteng's healthcare sector.

Benefits

Petrol allowance

Vehicle allowance

Cellphone allowance

Commission

Qualifications

• Own vehicle and valid driver's license is essential.
• Willingness to travel daily.
• Interest in health, wellness, and retail excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of pharmacies and retailers.
• Conduct in-store training sessions to educate staff.
• Support and manage in-store promoters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-first mindset

Experience in FMCG, pharmacy, or retail

Ability to work independently

Education

Senior Certificate (Matric)

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Joburg East / South and Vaal, South Africa | Posted on 10/11/2025

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Job Type Permanent
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 10/11/2025
• State/Province Gauteng
• City/Town Joburg East / South and Vaal
• Country South Africa

Overview

A high-performing health and wellness company is seeking a dedicated Retail Healthcare Trainer & Merchandiser to support pharmacy and retail partners across Johannesburg, South, East and Vaal region. This is a hands-on, high-impact role combining sales and customer engagement and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of pharmacies and retailers, ensuring monthly sales and growth targets are met
• Pharmacy calls per day: target of 10 (approximately 200 per month)
• New business interactions and development within allocated territory, including corporate events, school talks, opening new accounts, and extending the range of existing customers
• Follow a client calling cycle and ensure all customers are visited monthly
• Conduct in-store training sessions to educate staff and boost product knowledge
• Log calls, update CRM (AMS), and plan call cycles with precision
• Support and manage in-store promoters to ensure full coverage and performance
• Be an expert in the products and the training thereof
• Maintain product knowledge by keeping up to date with journal articles, new products, and competitors
• Know the competitors as well as the company’s own products
• Improve sales knowledge through ongoing research and upskilling
• Facilitate training of other staff, including in-store promoters within the team
• Pass all tests with a minimum 80% pass mark

Requirements

• Own vehicle and valid driver's license is essential
• Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Tertiary qualification
• Willingness to travel daily
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, and manage time effectively
• Experience in FMCG, pharmacy, or retail environments is highly beneficial
• Interest in health, wellness, and retail excellence
• Opportunity to represent a purpose-driven brand in the health and wellness space
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Performance-based incentives and growth opportunities
• A varied role combining sales, delivery, training, and relationship-building

Benefits

Other benefits: Petrol, vehicle allowance, cellphone allowance and commission