Job Opportunities Available at Smollan

Description

• Effective administration|
• Effective analysis and reporting|
• Effective operational systems|
• Effective fleet and call cycle administration|
• Vehicle Tracking|
• Records|
• Effective teamwork and self-management|

Requirements

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a systems / analytical environment preferably within FMCG||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
• Diploma/NQF level 5
• Fleet & call cycle administration
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Operational Systems
• Relationship building
• Administration skills
• Reporting skills

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Description
Job Summary:

• We are looking for an operational leader who ensures growth for clients and customers by proactively influencing and managing relationships between the client, customers and employees; spotting opportunities and providing insights; managing the resources required to ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations; and acting as people custodian, leader and people manager

Description

• Pro-Active Operational Excellence
• Business Insights and Execution
• Teamwork and Self-Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• People Management
• Manage Promotional Activity
• Achieve POP Objectives
• Monitor New Innovations
• Efficient Achievement of Targets
• Control Expenses

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ sales experience in FMCG environment at a managerial/ supervisory level||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
• Relevant Diploma at NQF level 5
• Must Have own vehicle
• Code 8 Driver’s license
• 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 skillsDescription

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Description

• Sales and Communication Management |
• Customer Service|
• Key Manage Technology|
• Promotional Activity |
• Achieve POP objectives and Targets |
• Operational Excellence|
• Stakeholder engagement|

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ sales experience in FMCG environment at a managerial/ supervisory level
• Diploma/NQF level 5 Driver’s license (Code 8)
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Computer literacy
• Business acumen
• Attention to detail
• Pro-active thinking
• Leadership skills
• Organising skills
• Negotiation skills
• Selling skills
• Decision making skills
• Industrial relations knowledge

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Description
Job Summary:

• We are looking for an operational leader who ensures growth for clients and customers by proactively influencing and managing relationships between the client, customers and employees; spotting opportunities and providing insights; managing the resources required to ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations; and acting as people custodian, leader and people manager

Description

• Pro-Active Operational Excellence
• Business Insights and Execution
• Teamwork and Self-Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• People Management
• Manage Promotional Activity
• Achieve POP Objectives
• Monitor New Innovations
• Efficient Achievement of Targets
• Control Expenses

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ sales experience in FMCG environment at a managerial/ supervisory level||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
• Relevant Diploma at NQF level 5
• Must Have own vehicle
• Code 8 Driver’s license
• 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 skillsDescription

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Description

• Pro-Active Operational Excellence|
• Business Insights and Execution|
• Teamwork and Self-Management|
• Stakeholder Engagement|
• People Management|
• Manage Promotional Activity|
• Achieve POP Objectives|
• Monitor New Innovations|
• Efficient Achievement of Targets|
• Control Expenses|

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ sales experience in FMCG environment at a managerial/ supervisory level||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
• Relevant Diploma at NQF level 5
• Code 8 Driver’s license
• 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 skill

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Description

• We're on the lookout for a Product Consultant in Nelspruit to create and increase brand awareness through maintaining pricing, shelf health, promotions, training of instore sales consultants and strong customer and client relationships.

As a Product Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• Administration
• Shelf Health 
• Implementation of Promotions
• Customer Satisfaction and Service 
• In-store Sales and Marketing
• Drive Sells Out 

Requirements

• 2-3 years sales experience in Telecommunications and Consumer Electronics
• Matric
• Diploma/NQF level 5
• Sales acumen
• Marketing principle knowledge
• Customer service skills
• Administration skills
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Computer literacy – MS office suite

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Description
Job Summary:

• To manage operational efficiencies and achieve client / customer objectives in areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Achievement of sales targets
• Identify sales targets per channel per month and draw up quarterly project plan as to how these targets will be achieved
• Manage and track implementation of project plan (revising the plan based on client feedback as required)
• Liaise with buyers to achieve targets
• Provide feedback to clients
• Manage Promotional Activities
• Manage new innovations
• Manage out-of-stocks
• Manage Forward Share
• Minimise credit notes
• Effective operational management
• Ensure adherence to call cycle
• Ensure effective time management when visiting stores (appropriate to store profile)
• Ensure stock availability
• Ensure shelf health (including stock-on-shelf; PI labels; removal of damaged and expired stock, as well as general hygiene of shelf)
• Adhere to specific Returns Management policies (per client)
• Implement promotional schedules
• Ensure a good working relationship between field staff and store management
• Update Strike Action Plan (biannually)
• Effective people management

Take full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, managing their performance in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives, focusing on all aspects of sound people management:

• Recruitment
• Induction
• Development
• Remuneration and Rewards
• Performance Management
• Career path and succession planning
• On-the-job training, coaching & mentoring
• Staff wellbeing
• Manage Employment Equity targets
• Ensure appropriate levels of management and accountability
• Motivate, delegate and empower appropriately, enabling direct reports to take responsibility and display creativity and initiative
• Ensure effective knowledge sharing
• Effective budget and financial management (as required by Business Unit)
• Compile annual budget (per Business Unit) using previous business unit financial performance information
• Submit budget to relevant manager for review and sign-off
• Analyze monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports and identify and control variances
• Take appropriate action to ensure adherence to expense budgets
• Prepare and compile budget reports (monthly)
• Continually seek new ways to improve efficiencies and decrease expenditure
• Ensure compliance to relevant policies and procedures
• Proactively seek to identify and manage risk
• Release / authorize orders
• Effective knowledge sharing (including management of field intelligence)
• Be alert to competitor activity and potential tenders
• Compile Field Intelligence reports and submit to BU Manager
• Update clients on competitor activity
• Ensure effective communication of information to Field Force
• Effective client and customer relationship management
• Proactively build relationships with clients and customers and ensure they are kept informed
• Ensure prompt problem solving
• Effective administration and asset management
• Ensure accurate salary input and monitor and control expense claims
• Ensure scorecard compliance
• Ensure effective management appraisals (C BAND and up)
• Ensure effective leave management and administration
• Conduct HR audits
• Conduct Financial audits
• Check and monitor assets and ensure updated asset register (monthly)
• Conduct disciplinary hearings as required
• In the regions, ensure office hygiene and equipment are maintained
• Effective teamwork and self-management
• Actively and consistently maintain high standards of professionalism in all aspects of personal presentation and delivery
• Apply knowledge of the organizational systems, structures, policies and procedures to achieve results
• Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
• Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met
• Support and drive the business’ core values
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development

Key Competencies

• Transformative leadership                                                                                                          
• Judgement & decision making                                                                                                   
• Emotional maturity                                                                                                                        
• Coaching & development of others                                                                                         
• Team leadership                                                                                                                             
• Impact & influence                                                                                                                         
• Critical thinking                                                                                                                                
• Organisational awareness                                                                                                           
• Analysis & problem solving                                                                                                         
• Establishing networks                                                                                                                   
• Industry & business awareness                                                                                                 
• Service excellence          

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree at NQF level 7
• 7-8 Years relevant experience in FMCG industry or sales environment

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Description

• We are looking for an exceptional and talented individual to join our team as a Go to Market Manager. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and executing innovative strategies for the client and drive business growth. We are seeking an individual who demonstrates sound operational experience and trade marketing understanding. If you have a proven track record of exceptional performance in a fast - paced and dynamic working environment and have a passion for excellence, then we would like to hear from you!
• Client Satisfaction |
• Strategy Execution and Implementation|
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management|
• Business Growth and Sustainability |
• Operational Excellence and Effectiveness|

Requirements

• 8-10 years’ experience in a FMCG/Retail/Sales environment||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
• Degree/NQF level 7
• Relationship building
• Communication Skills (verbal & written)
• Attention to detail
• Drive
• Negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking
• Business acumen
• Planning & prioritisation

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Description

• Sales Management|
• Shelf Health Management |
• Point of Purchase Execution|
• Administration|
• Customer Service and Satisfaction|

Requirements

• 2- 3 years’ relevant experience in an FMCG environment||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
• Code 8 drivers license
• Diploma/NQF level 5
• Sales Management
• Shelf Management
• Administration skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

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Description

• We are looking for an exceptional and talented individual to join our team as a Go to Market Manager. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and executing innovative strategies for the client and drive business growth. We are seeking an individual who demonstrates sound operational experience and trade marketing understanding. 
• Client Satisfaction |
• Strategy Execution and Implementation|
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management|
• Business Growth and Sustainability |
• Operational Excellence and Effectiveness|
• If you have a proven track record of exceptional performance in a fast - paced and dynamic working environment and have a passion for excellence, then we would like to hear from you!

Requirements

• 8-10 years’ experience in a FMCG/Retail/Sales/Marketing environment||Essential / Minimum|0-5 years|
• Degree/NQF level 7
• Relationship building
• Communication Skills (verbal & written)
• Attention to detail
• Drive
• Negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking
• Business acumen
• Planning & prioritisation

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Aspires to be a Financial Advisor

• We are looking for self-motivated and dynamic individuals who have a passionate entrepreneurial spirit to join one of Africa's leading insurance companies.
• The role at a glance is about championing our valued customers to achieve their lifetime goals by identifying their financial needs, providing sound financial advice, recommending and implementing "fit for purpose" financial plans and solutions.

Education

• Bachelors Degree (B), High School (Grade 12)  (Required)