Jobs at Smollan

About the Job

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced Field Supervisors with general trade experience who will ensure the effective management of the execution of merchandising and sales function of clients’ products at the store level including achievement of set sales turnover in a given territory.
• Further, to ensure effective management of staff to realize maximum product availability at all times at the least possible cost.

As a Field Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Operational Management: Coordinate with store managers to unlock store challenges with respect to store KPIs and continuously benchmark and optimize sales achievement processes against best practices.
• Account management alignment: Ensure distributor management through working closely with distributors & Clients Sales team to meet and exceed sales growth targets.
• Operational excellence: Implement and maintain sales operational excellence, policies and procedures including standard operating procedures.
• Effective People Management: Manage FSRs performance, taking corrective action (in line with Code of Conduct) when staff’s conduct or performance is not in line with company and agreed standards, policies & procedures. Provide feedback to management.
• Effective Team & Self-Management: Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organisational needs.

What are we looking for?
To qualify for this role, you should have:

• Degree, Higher or Basic Diploma in Sales & Marketing or relevant field
• Sales Management
• 3 years or more experience in the FMCG Industry as a senior field representative or supervisor in other brands.
• People management
• Administration skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Communication Skills (verbal & written).

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About the Job

• As a leading organization, Smollan represents over 14 plus countries in the Greater Africa space.
• We specialize in the FMCG industry, and we are at the forefront of innovation and growth in these exciting and evolving markets.
• As we continue to expand our presence, we are on the lookout for driven and unique individuals who are ready to make a significant impact and who are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse environment.
• You would play a crucial role in driving our expansion across Greater Africa and forming part of the evolutionary journey in these dynamic markets.
• This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and a global perspective.

Requirements

• Degree, Higher or Basic Diploma in Sales & Marketing or relevant field
• 2- 3 years or more experience in the FMCG Industry as a senior sales representative
• Essential / Minimum: 0-5 years
• Sales Management
• People management
• Administration skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Communication Skills (verbal & written).
• Account Management
• Team Management
• Operational Excellence
• Operational Management