Smollan is an international retail solutions company delivering growth for clients across five continents by covering every aspect of how a Brand is managed at the point of sale. With extensive industry experience, an exceptional human platform and sophisticated systems, Smollan has provided consistent excellence in operational execution to retailers and man...
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About the Role
- We are seeking dynamic, self-motivated Sales Representatives to join a leading banking client. This role is field-based and ideal for someone who thrives in face-to-face interactions, has a passion for sales, and is skilled in identifying new business opportunities. The primary focus is to generate leads by engaging small businesses and introducing them to the bank’s innovative financial products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person visits to small businesses to promote banking solutions.
- Identify, qualify, and generate high-quality leads through face-to-face interactions.
- Build strong relationships with prospective clients and understand their business needs.
- Represent the bank professionally and uphold brand values in all engagements.
- Provide regular reporting on lead generation activity, feedback, and market insights.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth handover of leads to conversion teams.
- Maintain updated records of outreach activities and client interactions.
Preferred Attributes
- Target-driven with a results-oriented mindset.
- Passion for engaging with small business owners and understanding their needs.
- A positive attitude, resilience, and strong work ethic.
- Ability to adapt to different environments and work under minimal supervision.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12) required; a tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing or Finance is advantageous.
- 1-2 years of field sales, lead generation, or direct marketing experience – preferably in the banking or financial services sector.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a confident and professional approach.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a field schedule effectively.
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Description
- Control Expenses
- Pro-Active Operational Excellence
- People Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Achieve POP Objectives
- Achievement of Targets
- Business Insights and Execution
- Monitor New Innovations
- Teamwork and Self-Management
- Manage Promotional Activity
Requirements
- 4-5 years’ sales experience in FMCG environment at a managerial/ supervisory level||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
- Code 8 drivers license
- Relevant Diploma/Degree at NQF level 6 or 7
- Communication skills (verbal & written)
- Analysis & Problem Solving
- Computer literacy
- Business acumen
- Commercial awareness
- Attention to detail
- Pro-active thinking
- Leadership Skills
- Planning & organising
- Negotiation skills
- Sales management skills
- Decision making skills
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Job Summary
- Responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and launching analytical tools and reports that provide business intelligence for the Business. Transforming a high volume of data into actionable dashboards and making it readily accessible to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving business. An overall problem-solving skills using logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions to drive sales.
Process Optimisation & Operational Efficiency
- Lead the ongoing evaluation and refinement of business processes to eliminate inefficiencies and identify automation opportunities.
- Design and implement improved data workflows that reduce complexity and enhance responsiveness.
- Support cross-functional initiatives to streamline operations through smarter data application.
- Identify opportunities to integrate and drive implementation of advanced AI and automation tools to elevate reporting capabilities and enable predictive analytics.
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies to improve insight generation, forecasting, and operational agility.
Workforce Planning & Predictive Modelling
- Reassess and enhance the current Resourcing Model using predictive analytics
- Develop intelligent models to forecast future event sales and optimise workforce deployment accordingly.
Reporting Modernisation & Insight Delivery
- Review and re-engineer reporting outputs across departments, focusing on clarity, relevance, and actionability
- Replace high-volume, low-impact reporting with concise, exception-based dashboards that highlight key business drivers
- Develop and implement intuitive data visualizations that bring insights to the forefront.
Strategic Collaboration & Alignment
- Work closely with Operations and client-facing teams to align data solutions with real-world needs and strategic goals
- Act as a data partner, ensuring that analytical outputs are fit-for-purpose and actionable.
Identifies Data Integration inefficiencies and develops solutions and technical plans
- Engages with the internal operations team in order to identify inefficiencies in new and current data sources
- Investigates the data source issues and identifies the technical solutions to overcome and resolve the problems as identified
- Develops a strategy and the technical plans to be implemented that will ensure that the data source issues are resolved
- Prioritises the technical plans based on importance and level of efficiencies gained and then project manages and plans out the execution of these technical plans across the data sources, regions and the Smollan Field Insights team as required.
- Applies thought process and understanding of database structure and architecture in order to architect solutions for new projects meeting all stakeholders’ requirements.
- Understands and stays abreast of new technology, best practice, trends, changes and developments in the BI industry in order to identify innovation opportunities. Researches and evaluates new technology and opportunities in order to understand how to implement within the business.
- When applicable, plans and implements new technology and opportunities in the business, in conjunction with the Field Insights and Business Unit OI Team
- Collaboratively engages with the Smollan Field Insights Team and any system’s expert for platform development, efficiency gains and the resolution of platform related issues
Requirements
- 4-5 years’ experience in business analysis or data management preferably within FMCG or a fast-paced, multi-client environment.||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
- Market Research/Statistics/Analytics
- Advanced Diploma or Degree in relevant field
- Knowledge of reporting tools, AI applications, and data visualisation platforms
- Capabilities in process analysis, automation, and predictive modelling
- Ability to bridge the gap between technical outputs and business understanding
- Analytical skills
- Reporting skills
- Attention to Detail
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Store Placement:
- Be placed in stores according to the HP Retail Store Base and current structure, ensuring optimal coverage and representation.
- Policy Adherence:
- Follow the policies and guidelines communicated by the store, maintaining compliance with regulations and standards.
- Weekly Meetings:
- Meet with the Area Manager once a week for reports, concerns, feedback, plans, directives, and material handover such as POSM and challenges.
- Weekend Activations:
- Conduct weekend activations as mandatory activities, engaging with customers and promoting HP products.
- Execution Excellence:
- Secure the #1 position in store for all executions, ensuring optimal visibility and prominence of HP products.
- Price Ticket Maintenance:
- Ensure daily maintenance of correct price tickets in store, both on and off promotion, to accurately reflect pricing and promotions.
- Merchandising Execution:
- Execute in-store merchandising according to HP and Retailers' directives and/or planograms, maintaining consistency and quality.
- Relationship Building:
- Build fruitful relationships with retailers and their staff, fostering collaboration and support for HP products.
- Professionalism:
- Adhere to a dress code supplied by HP, always presenting a professional and polished image.
- Demonstrations and Engagement:
- Conduct demonstrations as required and aligned with key SKUs and product focus, engaging with customers to showcase product features and benefits.
- Hygiene and Maintenance:
- Ensure demo product maintenance and hygiene, always keeping demonstration materials clean and presentable.
- Event Support:
- Provide support to retailers when HP Brand is involved with store-related events or activities, contributing to the success of promotional initiatives.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in sales or marketing preferred.
- Previous experience in retail sales, customer service, or brand promotion preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and retailers.
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to showcase product features and benefits in a compelling manner.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on execution excellence.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Enthusiastic and outgoing with a passion for customer engagement.
- Professional demeanour with a commitment to representing the HP brand with integrity.
- Adaptability and flexibility to work weekends and accommodate changing schedules.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support team objectives
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Description
- Manage Promotional Activity|
- Pro-Active Operational Excellence|
- Teamwork and Self-Management|
- People Management |
- Efficient Achievement of Targets|
- Monitor New Innovations|
- Business Insights and Execution|
- Control Expenses|
- Stakeholder Engagement|
- Achieve POP Objectives|
Requirements
- 3-5 years sales experience in FMCG environment at a managerial/ supervisory level||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
- Relevant Diploma/Degree at NQF level 6 or 7
- Code 8 Driver’s license
- Sales management skills
- Decision making skills
- Communication (verbal & written)
- Analysis & Problem Solving
- Computer literacy
- Business acumen
- Commercial awareness
- Attention to detail
- Pro-active thinking
- Leadership Skills
- Planning & organising
- Negotiation skills
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Description
Insights Execution and Management
- Lead the development and execution of an insights agenda, leveraging optimised reports
- Define priorities for insight generation, aligning output with business and client needs across categories, channels, and markets
- Distil complex data environments into compelling stories that influence strategic planning and commercial initiatives
- Ensure insights are not only informative but also decision-ready and aligned with business goals.
- Maintain standardised processes, templates, and methodologies to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability of insights delivery
- Define and track KPIs to measure the adoption and business impact of insights.
Data Integration & Synthesis
- Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources to generate unified, actionable insights (e.g., linking Perfect Outlet execution to SMA performance or correlating outlet performance with retailer strategies)
- Apply advanced analytical techniques and data visualisation best practices to translate findings into decision-ready outputs
- Ensure integrated insights are delivered in formats that are accessible, relevant, and tailored to diverse stakeholder needs.
Reporting Accuracy & Governance
- Take full accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data used in all Pyramid models and associated reporting tools
- Implement and maintain data validation processes to ensure that insights are built on robust, verified datasets
- Monitor and continuously improve reporting structures to reflect evolving business needs and priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Deliver insight directly to clients, guiding decisions in areas such as product ranging, pricing strategies, and market prioritisation
- Act as a thought partner to client stakeholders, helping them connect data to actionable growth levers.
Requirements
- 6-8 years’ experience in data analytics, market research, or business intelligence, preferably within FMCG or a similar fast-paced commercial environment.
- Proven experience in developing insights from complex datasets and translating them into actionable business recommendations||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
- Degree in Data Science or Computer Science
- Diploma or Degree/NQF level 7 in Information systems or Business Intelligence
- Degree in any relevant field
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills (verbal & written)
- Reporting skills
- Analytical with problem solving skills
- Ability to transform analytical findings into compelling data narratives
- In-depth knowledge of data platforms and analytics methodologies, with specific expertise in Pyramid and data quality assurance
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Description
- To proactively showcase the Smollan brand ensuring we attract prospective talent into the business. Further, to manage the research and talent acquisition reporting function for the Talent Acquisition team and assist with end-to end recruitment.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
Management of Processes and Administration relating to Recruitment
- Plan, manage and execute promotion activities aligned with the strategy, such as on campus events, student event, vacation programme events and all relevant events
- Build pipelines ensuring a high calibre pool of future fit talent
- Oversee and ensure the distribution of marketing materials to the various universities and other institutions
- Ensure program specified deadlines are adhered to
- Work closely with key stakeholders in Talent Acquisition and People Development to seamlessly integrate the new employee experience
- Ensure updated and relevant approach to attract, source and hire future fit
- Monitor and provide feedback on processes and procedures to relevant stakeholders
- Identify problems and make recommendations to improve processes and procedures
- Represent Smollan at programs and events, including (but not limited to) organising information sessions, open houses, class visits, workshops, and networking receptions
- Promote direct hiring through use of online sites and promoting vacancies through other appropriate channels
- Keep abreast of trends and developments
Talent Acquisition Reporting
- Collate information from the Talent Acquisition team and compile monthly reports detailing all activity across respective teams
- Collate and extract all information pertaining to the interaction of data and systems such as Direct Hire and Power BI
- Collate information and insights and prepare high-level reporting for executive and Senior Management teams, noting market feedback, challenges and trends
- Compile ad hoc reports as and when required
Stakeholder Engagement
- Actively build, maintain and grow strong relationships with relevant stakeholders , internally and externally
- Develop wide external networks and represent Smollan at universities and business school careers events or job fairs
- Manage client expectations and the effective flow of information
- Develop strong relationships with students and university lecturers
- Communicate insights to relevant stakeholders
Key Competencies
- Emotional maturity
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Communication
- Organisational awareness
- Relationship building
- Agility
- Performance & results driven
- Continuous growth & improvement
- Service excellence
- Analysis & problem solving
- Planning & prioritisation
- Quality & detail excellence
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or related field
Minimum Experience:
- 4-5 years’ recruitment research and reporting experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Administrative skills
- An enthusiastic and outgoing personality
- Good interpersonal skills
- Power BI Skill Advantageous
- Knowledge of ATS systems/platforms and LinkedIn
- Skilled in Boolean searches
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Description
- We are looking for a Product Consultant in KZN Springfield to ensure product/service exposure, increased sales, and achievement of targets by representing the company and its services to the trade in-store and growing the customer base within the forecourt.
As a Product Consultant, you will be responsible for:
Customer Experience Management
- Manage customer vetting and registration
- Manage rental process
- Gather feedback and suggestions from customers to continuously improve the rental service
- Monitoring and managing inventory including the storing, tracking and maintenance of equipment
Inventory Management
- Monitoring and managing inventory including the;
- Storing
- Tracking
- Maintaining of equipment
- Charging devices
Managing & Ensuring Compliance
- Standards & Discipline Management
- Brand Management & Compliance onsite
- HSSE compliance
- Non-Compliance Escalation
- Reporting and KPI's
Delivery of Quality Reporting & Insights
- Feedback on what is working and what is not working,
- Red flag escalations of issues encountered on the sites,
- Speedy response to resolve issues that are encountered,
- Provide insights gained from customer interactions
Administration
- Capture daily, weekly and monthly reports based on customer interactions and sales
- Identify challenges and corrective actionsCustomer Satisfaction and Service
- Gather feedback from customer complaints, queries and requests and ensure resolution
- Build and maintain strong working relationships
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications:Matric
- Minimum Experience:2-3 years’ experience in sales retail environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Sales and Marketing knowledge
- Customer Service Skills
- Self management
- Effective administration and communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of renewable energy
- Literacy – MS Office
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Description
- We are looking for a Product Consultant in KZN Umhlanga to ensure product/service exposure, increased sales, and achievement of targets by representing the company and its services to the trade in-store and growing the customer base within the forecourt.
As a Product Consultant, you will be responsible for:
Customer Experience Management
- Manage customer vetting and registration
- Manage rental process
- Gather feedback and suggestions from customers to continuously improve the rental service
- Monitoring and managing inventory including the storing, tracking and maintenance of equipment
Inventory Management
- Monitoring and managing inventory including the;
- Storing
- Tracking
- Maintaining of equipment
- Charging devices
Managing & Ensuring Compliance
- Standards & Discipline Management
- Brand Management & Compliance onsite
- HSSE compliance
- Non-Compliance Escalation
- Reporting and KPI's
Delivery of Quality Reporting & Insights
- Feedback on what is working and what is not working,
- Red flag escalations of issues encountered on the sites,
- Speedy response to resolve issues that are encountered,
- Provide insights gained from customer interactions
Administration
- Capture daily, weekly and monthly reports based on customer interactions and sales
- Identify challenges and corrective actionsCustomer Satisfaction and Service
- Gather feedback from customer complaints, queries and requests and ensure resolution
- Build and maintain strong working relationships
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications:Matric
- Minimum Experience:2-3 years’ experience in sales retail environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Sales and Marketing knowledge
- Customer Service Skills
- Self management
- Effective administration and communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of renewable energy
- Literacy – MS Office
Method of Application
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