Key Account Merchandising Supervisor

How2Apply Talent Network
Upington, Northern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8
R9 750 – R14 250/month
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Job Description

You'll cover a route of stores around Upington, selling in stock and fixing shelves as you go. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Upington. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

  • Log kilometres and fuel slips for the monthly claim.
  • Track competitor pricing and new products in your area.
  • Open new accounts with taverns, spazas and independent retailers.
  • Visit 8 to 15 outlets a day on a planned call cycle.
  • Take orders from store managers and spaza owners on the sales app.
  • Pack shelves, rotate stock and remove damaged or expired lines.

What you need

  • A valid Code 08 (Code B) driver's licence, for rep roles
  • 1 to 3 years of FMCG, merchandising or route sales experience
  • Good with people from store managers to tuck-shop owners
  • Physically able to lift cases and pack shelves
  • Comfortable with a smartphone sales app and WhatsApp reporting

Helpful, not essential

  • Speaking two or more local languages
  • Your own reliable car for a car-allowance position

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Upington really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your driver's licence, certified copy of your matric certificate plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR9 750 – R14 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationUpington, Northern Cape
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Experience2+ years
LicenseCode 8
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date3 November 2026
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