Contractor - Field Manager - Johannesburg at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

• The Field Manager will provide Astron Energy visibility and oversight into the Branded Marketer clusters. The role will also provide on-the-ground support to the Branded Marketers and their retailers where agreed.
• Work with and advise BM Retailers and Territory Managers (Business Consultants) to achieve SHEQ, Brand Operational Excellence Compliance on site.
• Provide ESMs with any cluster insights and themes that require intervention or where opportunity exists.
• This is a 12 month contract.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide business advisory support to retailers and BC’s within a BM cluster.
• Work with the ESM and support teams to develop targeted aggressive growth initiatives for sites within the cluster and ensures consistent and disciplined execution of processes/procedures/programs/systems geared towards achieving business plan commitments.
• Provide guidance, training and coaching to the BM cluster team.
• Support all Retail strategic projects within the BM cluster e.g., rebranding, shop upgrades etc and assist in closing gaps.
• Provide assurance that Astron Energy fuels are delivered and sold at BM sites within the cluster
• Review wet-stock management and ensure compliance at BM sites and provide assurance that Astron Energy fuels are sold at BM sites within the cluster.
• Recommend improvement opportunities based on clear understanding of local trading and competitive landscape  in order to lift the overall cluster performance.
• Implement Stop-Work-Authority and report all non-compliant activities to be corrected.
• Provide assurance of site compliance to Astron Energy’s Brand, Visual and Operational standards and raise awareness on gaps for closure.
• Ensure that all actions are implemented and closed including after cluster visits and/or audits.
• Provide assurance and validation on projects status to help monitor delivery and planning.
• Accompany ESM during all BM cluster visits and ensure clear actions are captured, executed and closed on time .
• Validate that all promotional activities are current and promotional brand standards are met.
• Collaborate with the BM TM’s/BC’s to streamline visits where possible and align on activities.

Professional Qualification and Certifications:

• Sales and Marketing qualification

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of field sales experience in the petroleum industry
• Proven track record of Retail Sales & Operations business turnaround preferably in the petroleum industry
• A valid driver’s license and availability to travel for periods of time
• Knowledge and experience of Fuel and Retail convenience business both fuel and non-fuel retailing as well as SHEQ requirements at retail sites
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics to drive sales growth

Knowledge and skills:

• Retail detail and site excellence knowledge
• Relationship management
• Good organizational management skills  
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills. 
• Good collaboration skills
• Track record of operational excellence delivery
• High level of commercial acumen and understanding of value drivers
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

End Date: February 21, 2026