Promotions & Merchandising Supervisor

8 months ago

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa RCL FOODS Careers Full time

**RCL FOODS** is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, people and sales-orientated **Promotions & Merchandising Supervisor** to join our dynamic, fast-paced, Sales team within the Baking business unit.

The role will be based in **Pietermaritzburg **and report to the Promoter Supervisor.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
**Merchandising Management - General**
- Overall management of in-store maintenance by merchandisers - Price Labels/Driving Share of Shelf/Stock on Shelf/Stock Rotation etc.
- Motivate, Coach, and Develop the merchandising field force - so as to ensure that the merchandising team understands the relevant principals and Merchandising & Marketing Standards.
- Develop, implement, and manage the merchandiser territory cover plans & ensure effective deployment of merchandising field force on a daily basis.
- Manage the merchandising field force effectiveness in trade (Rate of Sale, Returns, Crate Management).
- Also, initiate own value-added initiatives within the regions, and make such recommendations to the company’s management.
- Conduct regular analysis and feedback of merchandisers to the Marketing manager and make suggestions as and where applicable to increase the effectiveness of Merchandisers.
- Negotiate space for Sunshine products per store and optimum shelf space and placement.

**Promotions Planning and Implementation**
- Working with Marketing Asst. drive the development of quarterly store planograms.
- Ensure effective implementation of planograms.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of promotional activities.

**Promotions Management - General**
- Overall management of in-store maintenance by promoters - PMGs/Promotional Displays/Gondola Ends/Pricing Strategies/Price Labels/Driving Share of Shelf etc.
- Motivate, Coach, and Develop the promoter field force - so as to ensure that they understand the relevant principals and Promoting & Marketing Standards.
- Based on direction from the Marketing manager develop, implement, and manage the promoter territory cover plans & ensure effective deployment of promotions field force on a daily basis to support promotions being implemented.
- Manage the promoting field force effectiveness in trade.
- Specific promotional period P.O.S / promotions execution and displays.
- Timeous delivery of P.O.S and promotional items to the trade.
- Timeous collection of promotion period P.O.S.
- Manage & maintain effective P.O.S. / promotional records within given territories.
- Also, initiate own value-added initiatives within the regions, and make such recommendations to the company’s management.
- Conduct regular analysis and feedback of promotional activities to the Marketing manager and make suggestions as and where applicable to increase the effectiveness of promotional activities undertaken.
- Monitor post-promotion sales and make suggestions or recommendations to maintain sales achieved during promotional activities.

**Effective Personnel Administration and Management**
- Ensure roster is in place for Merchandising/Promotions staff.
- Ensure all stores are covered at all times implementing a backup plan for any absenteeism.
- Monitor the performance of the merchandising/promotions workforce.
- Give regular feedback to management on personnel performance.
- Ensure the merchandiser/promoter incentive scheme is effectively implemented and monitored.
- Ensure timeous submission of figures relating to incentive scheme and calculation of wages.
- Where and when necessary, institute relevant performance management processes.
- Ongoing development and training of merchandising/promotional workforce.

**Customer Liaison**
- Manage store-level relationships; provide feedback to sales and marketing manager regarding store-specific issues.
- Where applicable (e.g. Makro, Game), develop relationships with store-level buyers.
- Manage customer complaints on Sunshine products; ensure all complaints are relayed to Head Office using the official customer complaints process.
- Management of communication of any stock issues; stock difficulties, stock-outs, deliveries, etc.

**Sales Management - General**
- Oversee sales orders on a daily basis and conduct sense-check to verify accuracy. Where necessary, in conjunction with the store amend the order.
- Overall management of returns by merchandising/promotions staff. Identify areas of weakness and implement corrective actions.
- Manage sales targets through monitoring.
- Monitor and communicate pricing in stores, investigating identified discrepancies. Confirmation of pricing and list price in accordance with the cycle deal sheet.
- Ensure effective communication of any pack changes and new product innovations to the workforce and customers.
- Monitor returns per store and reasons for returns. Develop and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor crate management per store and reasons for discrepancies. Develop and implement corrective actions

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Education**

Matric and relevant tertiary quali

  • In Store Promoter

    7 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Mobicel Full time

    **JOB PROFILE - Marketing Retail Sector** **Title of job: Retail Sector - **Mobi-Force Promoter **Location of the job**: Various Retail Stores **Job Code**: **Mission/Core purpose of the job** Mobi-Force Promoters are responsible for promoting and selling Mobicel devices to potential customers. Their primary goal is to increase sales and revenue for the...

  • Instore Promoter

    7 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Dynamic Outsourced Solutions Full time

    KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg - R 5000 - R 5500 Monthly Basic Plus Commission (Travel Allowance, Cellphone Data, Provident Fund and Medical Aid) Company within the hardware retail industry based in KZN is in need of an Instore promoter within the hand and power tools industry. Grade 12 Min 2 years internal sales and merchandising experience Experience...

  • Field Merchandiser

    7 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa MVC Marketing Full time

    **Field Merchandiser** **Job Type: Contract (Possibility of being permanent)** **Sector: Marketing** **Reference: FAM Pietermaritzburg** MVC Marketing is seeking a vibrant and hardworking individual to join our dynamic team as a Field Merchandiser in the Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu Natal Region. Applicants must be able to work independently and integrate well...

  • In-store Visual Merchandiser Miladys

    2 days ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time

    **purpose** Execute attractive visual displays throughout the store within the Visual merchandise standards set out by the Ops visual team to enhance the customer experience and maximize sales. **key responsibilities** - **Visual Merchandising**: - Ensure Visual Guide & weekly windows BIL's (Business Instructional letter) are implemented onto the sales...

  • Presence Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Full time

    Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Marketing department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for Presence Coordinator, which is based in Pietermaritzburg in the Coastal Region. To effectively plan, co-ordinate, implement and support ALL sales execution activities in the trade, in...

  • Retail Clothing Store Supervisor

    7 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa TNT Recruitment Full time

    TNT Recruitment seeks to employ an experienced Retail Clothing Store Supervisor for our client based in Pietermaritzburg. The applicant must be motivated, energetic & deadline driven. Must be able to assist the Store Manager in the daily operations of the store. **Requirements**: 3 to 5 years of clothing retail supervisory experience **Duties**: Manage &...

  • Forecourt Supervisor

    6 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    Overall Purpose of the Job:Managing all aspects of the Forecourt and Forecourt Customer Attendants. Assistant to Manager. Second in-charge. A Forecourt Supervisor is responsible for providing excellent customer service and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the station's fuel pumps and forecourt. They must ensure the accuracy of fuel and product...

  • Regional Sales Supervisor Position

    2 weeks ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Kerry Kopp Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionAt Kerry Kopp Recruitment, we are seeking an experienced Assistant Branch Manager to join our team. As a Regional Sales Supervisor, you will play a vital role in driving sales growth and maximizing profitability.Key Responsibilities:Sales Growth: Utilize your knowledge of the company's products and consumers to build strong relationships with...

  • Poultry Farming Operations Supervisor

    3 weeks ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Kerry Kopp Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionKerry Kopp Recruitment is seeking an experienced Poultry Farming Operations Supervisor to oversee all aspects of poultry farming operations. Responsibilities:Manage and supervise poultry farming operations to ensure high-quality products and efficient production processes.Monitor and maintain the health and welfare of broilers, implementing...

  • Shop Assistant

    1 week ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    **Position Summary**: **Industry**:Wholesale & Retail Trade - **Job category**:Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain**Location**:Pietermaritzburg - **Contract**:Fixed Term Contract**EE position**:Yes**Brand**:Clicks Group**Introduction**: To deliver service excellence through efficient customer service, point of sale (POS) operational activities...

  • Floor Supervisor

    4 weeks ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa TFG Full time

    Job title : Floor Supervisor (40hr) - Exact - Pietermaritzburg - KZN Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Deadline : January 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Responsibilities:   The ability to support the store management team to provide outstanding leadership to the store team.  Ensures...

  • Store Supervisor

    9 hours ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Pronel Personnel Full time

    **Duties**: - Sales and Customer Service. - Be responsible for stock control and management within the store. - Merchandise store and ensure correct prices on display. - Report discrepancies and problems to head office. - Give advice and guidance on product selection to customers. - Balance cash registers with receipts. - Ensure the store tidy and clean. -...

  • Blitz Team Member

    2 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Smollan Full time

    **Job Summary**: We are looking for a Blitz in KZN to deliver the client KPIs (drive sell out, maintain and grow retail assets and retail mapping) through effective in-store execution and building strong business relationships with store owners and their managers. This role also includes creative display building and store set up. **Key Responsibilities and...

  • Beauty Assistant

    7 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    **Listing reference**: 016521**Listing status**: Online- **Position summary** **Industry**:Wholesale & Retail Trade - **Job category**:Retail Operations**Location**:Pietermaritzburg - **Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market Related - **EE position**:Yes**Introduction** - Are you passionate about beauty products and helping people look and feel good?...

  • Beauty Assistant

    1 week ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    Advert reference: click_012668 Advert status: Online - **Position Summary**: **Industry**:Wholesale & Retail Trade **Job category**:Retail Operations **Location**:Pietermaritzburg **Contract**:Permanent **Remuneration**:Market Related **EE position**:Yes **Brand**:Clicks Group **Introduction**: Are you passionate about beauty products and helping...

  • Junior Sales Representative

    6 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa AVI Limited Full time

    **AVI Ltd. **is known for its leading household brands across many categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits, and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel. **AVI Field Marketing** is a shared services business unit within AVI. Field Marketing focuses on sales and...

  • Sales Associate Mr Price Money

    4 days ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time

    **_purpose_** Under general supervision, execute the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met & exceeded. **_ key responsibilities_** - ** Sales & Customer Experience**: - Drive sales and basket size through engaging and serving the customer with product knowledge (incl....

  • Field Sales Representative

    2 days ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Tych Business Solutions Full time

    Consistent development and updating of the Retail Outlet Universe Database. Consistent achieving of Coverage, Sales, Numeric Distribution & In Store Communication objectives. Achieving of the trade coverage plan. On time reporting and completion of daily administration objectives. Implementation of all merchandising initiatives according to determined...

  • Regional Retail Auditor

    7 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Rage SA Full time

    _Rage is a Leading Fashion Retailer of footwear and apparel in ladies' and children’s markets in South Africa. With a range of shoes, clothing, handbags, and perfumes that are inspired by the latest trends across the globe. Rage makes sure you step out in style every time and anywhere with over 650 stores across South Africa._ Rage is looking for a Visual...

  • Beauty Consultant

    7 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Shoprite Group Full time

    **Purpose of the Job**: Are you passionate about beauty and skincare? Medirite Plus Brookside is looking for a dedicated Beauty Consultant with a strong interest in the retail beauty industry to join our team and provide expert advice on beauty and wellness products. Your main duties will consist of: - Advising customers on products and prices and; -...