Supervisor: Sales Operations

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a Route Sales Supervisor to maximize route potential and ensure profitable availability. You will manage a team of Salesman Drivers and Sales Assistants, coach drivers daily, and drive route excellence through planning, data analysis, and telematics tooling.

The role requires FMCG experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in Excel, GIS, and routing systems. Willingness to work additional hours and adapt to a pressurized environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years Sales Supervisory experience with emphasis on Customer Service Execution in FMCG
• Grade 12 (matric) certificate or equivalent
• Computer literate

Responsibilities

• Computer literate (typing and data entry)
• Geographic Information Systems proficiency
• Advanced Excel user for data analysis
• Route Planning systems, an advantage
• Working knowledge of Geospatial data (Spatial Data)
• Routing and Distribution Optimization
• Working knowledge of vehicle telematics technology & software
• People management – experience with working with people at all levels of the organization

Skills

GIS

Advanced Excel

Route Planning

Geospatial data

Vehicle telematics

People management

FMCG knowledge

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Computer literate

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

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 rive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

To maximize the route potential thus ensuring profitable availability. Managing route sales, driver shorts, crates and PODs through your team consisting of Salesman Drivers and Sales Assistants. Daily couching of Salesman Drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Computer Literate.
• Geographic Information Systems.
• Advanced Excel user.
• Route Planning systems, an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Geospatial data (Spatial Data)
• Routing and Distribution Optimization.
• Working knowledge of vehicle telematics technology & software.
• People management - experience with working with people at all levels of the organization.

Experience and Qualifications

• Min 3 years Sales Supervisory experience, with a strong emphasis on Customer Service Execution in an FMCG environment.
• Grade 12 (matric) certificate or equivalent
• Computer Literate

Skills and competencies

• High level of understanding of the FMCG industry
• Good relationship and communication skills
• Good administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Be prepared to work additional hours
• Analytical and innovative mindset
• Attention to details
• Basic IR skills
• Well-developed capability on Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Working Conditions

• Pressurized environment. (Accuracy and time pressures)
• Code 10 Driver's licence with PrDP an advantage
• Own transport
• 24/7 operation might be required to work weekends and Public Holidays

Diversity & 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: 20 November 2026