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Key Account Merchandising Supervisor – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

You'll cover a route of stores around Richards Bay, selling in stock and fixing shelves as you go. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a beverage distributor in Richards Bay. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What your day looks like

Run in-store tastings and demos on month-end weekends.
Send your manager a daily report with volumes against target.
Open new accounts with taverns, spazas and independent retailers.
Visit 8 to 15 outlets a day on a planned call cycle.
Pack shelves, rotate stock and remove damaged or expired lines.

Must-haves

Physically able to lift cases and pack shelves
You can work to daily and monthly volume targets
1 to 3 years of FMCG, merchandising or route sales experience
Comfortable with a smartphone sales app and WhatsApp reporting
Matric
A valid Code 08 (Code B) driver's licence, for rep roles

Helpful, not essential

Existing relationships with independent retailers
Your own reliable car for a car-allowance position
Speaking two or more local languages

What you get

Company vehicle or car allowance plus petrol card
Branded uniform and safety boots
Product samples and staff pricing

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your matric certificate, certified copy of your ID plus a CV listing the areas and stores you have covered.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Richards Bay; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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.

How to stand out

Recruiters check your licence first, so attach a clear certified copy and note any clean driving record.
Bring numbers: cases sold per month, new outlets opened or growth percentages on your route.