Key Account Merchandising Supervisor

This snack and confectionery wholesaler needs a rep in Mthatha who knows the shops, the owners and the numbers. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Take orders from store managers and spaza owners on the sales app.
• Track competitor pricing and new products in your area.
• Check shelf prices against the promo list and fix wrong tickets.
• Set up promotional displays and check planogram compliance with photos.
• Run in-store tastings and demos on month-end weekends.
• Log kilometres and fuel slips for the monthly claim.

• 1 to 3 years of FMCG, merchandising or route sales experience
• Good with people from store managers to tuck-shop owners
• Matric
• Physically able to lift cases and pack shelves
• Comfortable with a smartphone sales app and WhatsApp reporting

• Existing relationships with independent retailers
• A sales or marketing certificate

• Product samples and staff pricing
• Monthly commission on volume and new accounts
• Branded uniform and safety boots
• Cellphone and data allowance

• Name the areas you know and the store types you have serviced (supermarket chains, independents, spazas) in your CV summary.
• Recruiters check your licence first, so attach a clear certified copy and note any clean driving record.