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Merchandiser (Supermarket Route)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

R10 000 – R15 000/month

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Job Description

Out on the road for a pet food manufacturer in Sandton, your car is your office and the store floor is your pitch. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Sandton. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

Pack shelves, rotate stock and remove damaged or expired lines.
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.
Check shelf prices against the promo list and fix wrong tickets.
Set up promotional displays and check planogram compliance with photos.

You'll need

Comfortable with a smartphone sales app and WhatsApp reporting
Matric
Good with people from store managers to tuck-shop owners
1 to 3 years of FMCG, merchandising or route sales experience
You know the townships, suburbs and main roads of your area
A valid Code 08 (Code B) driver's licence, for rep roles

Helpful, not essential

Speaking two or more local languages
Existing relationships with independent retailers

What's in it for you

Monthly commission on volume and new accounts
Product samples and staff pricing
Company vehicle or car allowance plus petrol card

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your matric certificate, certified copy of your driver's licence 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 9 working days.

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

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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.