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Key Account Merchandising Supervisor

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 9 hours ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

This pet food manufacturer needs a rep in Cape Town CBD who knows the shops, the owners and the numbers. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in Cape Town CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

The work, day to day

Visit 8 to 15 outlets a day on a planned call cycle.
Log kilometres and fuel slips for the monthly claim.
Pack shelves, rotate stock and remove damaged or expired lines.
Take orders from store managers and spaza owners on the sales app.
Run in-store tastings and demos on month-end weekends.
Handle returns and credit claims for damaged stock.

You'll need

1 to 3 years of FMCG, merchandising or route sales experience
Matric
You know the townships, suburbs and main roads of your area
A valid Code 08 (Code B) driver's licence, for rep roles

Nice if you have

Speaking two or more local languages
A sales or marketing certificate
Your own reliable car for a car-allowance position

What you get

Branded uniform and safety boots
Monthly commission on volume and new accounts
Product samples and staff pricing

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your matric certificate, certified copy of your ID plus a CV listing the areas and stores you have covered.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Name the areas you know and the store types you have serviced (supermarket chains, independents, spazas) in your CV summary.
Bring numbers: cases sold per month, new outlets opened or growth percentages on your route.