Job Vacancies at Managed People Solutions

Job Description

• Are you passionate about great products, outstanding store standards, and making brands stand out?
• We’re looking for a Part-Time Merchandiser to join our team in Upington!
• If you have FMCG merchandising experience, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Merchandiser, you will be responsible for:

• Determining stock that needs to be merchandised.
• Ensuring the correct stock is available in-store.
• Checking product quality, rotation, and pricing.
• Setting up products according to company merchandising standards.
• Reporting customer issues, queries, and requests.
• Maintaining accurate merchandising records.
• Monitoring and reporting out-of-stock products to management.
• Staying up to date with product knowledge and current promotions.
• Completing store calls according to the required call cycle.
• Advising the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) of out-of-stock products and opportunities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• At least 12 months’ merchandising experience in an FMCG merchandising environment.
• Basic knowledge of spirits.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high store standards.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.

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Job Description

• Are you passionate about great products, outstanding store standards, and making brands stand out?
• We’re looking for a Part-Time Merchandiser to join our team in Clanwilliam!
• If you have FMCG merchandising experience, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Merchandiser, you will be responsible for:

• Determining stock that needs to be merchandised.
• Ensuring the correct stock is available in-store.
• Checking product quality, rotation, and pricing.
• Setting up products according to company merchandising standards.
• Reporting customer issues, queries, and requests.
• Maintaining accurate merchandising records.
• Monitoring and reporting out-of-stock products to management.
• Staying up to date with product knowledge and current promotions.
• Completing store calls according to the required call cycle.
• Advising the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) of out-of-stock products and opportunities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• At least 12 months’ merchandising experience in an FMCG merchandising environment.
• Basic knowledge of spirits.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high store standards.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.

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Job Description

Are you ready to join our team?

• Meridian Wine Merchants is looking for a Sales Representative to join our team in Mpumalanga, Nelspruit. We are seeking a motivated, confident and customer-focused individual with a passion for sales, wine and building strong professional relationships.
• If you are driven, energetic and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, target-driven and committed to delivering an excellent customer experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Sales targets are consistently achieved across the allocated territory.
• Agreed wine listings and distribution targets are successfully implemented and maintained.
• Every customer receives consistent execution against Meridian standards.
• Products are available, correctly merchandised and visible at every customer.
• Customer master data, wine lists, pricing and CRM information remain accurate and current.
• Promotions, tastings, displays and trade activities are executed to agreed standards.
• Customer issues are resolved promptly while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Sales standards, reporting and SOPs are consistently followed.

How outcomes are delivered

• Own and achieve daily, weekly and monthly sales targets across the allocated customer base.
• Secure agreed product listings, increase distribution and maintain approved wine listings across allocated customers.
• Execute structured customer visits aligned to approved routing plans, call cycles, and territory coverage requirements.
• Execute customer business plans, promotional programmes, agreed pricing and commercial initiatives across the customer base.
• Implement approved wine list recommendations, maintain current listings and ensure agreed portfolio standards are executed within customer outlets.
• Resolve customer enquiries, stock issues, pricing queries and service concerns promptly while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
• Build trusted day-to-day customer relationships through consistent service, responsiveness and execution excellence.
• Execute every customer visit according to Meridian's approved sales call process.
• Monitor and maintain shelf health, pricing accuracy, planogram compliance, display standards, and product visibility within outlets.
• Generate customer orders, process orders accurately and ensure complete order follow-through.
• Capture customer visits, shelf audits, pricing checks, display photos, order activity, and customer feedback accurately in real time.
• Maintain accurate customer master data, contact details, outlet information and customer segmentation.
• Execute promotional campaigns, tastings, displays, POS placement and trade marketing initiatives according to agreed standards.
• Maintain accurate customer wine list information and ensure approved portfolio changes are implemented.
• Report competitor activity, pricing, customer feedback and execution opportunities.
• Ensure proper usage, care, and compliance of handheld devices, sales tools, promotional materials, and operational equipment.
• Work closely with the Wine Sales Specialist& KAMs to execute premium category initiatives while providing execution feedback.
• Support the Regional Sales Operations Manager through execution feedback, market intelligence, operational reporting, and issue escalation.
• Maintain disciplined use of RepForce, TrueData, CRM systems and handheld technology.
• Adhere to company policies, operational procedures, route compliance requirements, and execution standards consistently.

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 and an Advantageous Graduate Diploma
• 2–3 years’ experience in FMCG, liquor sales, merchandising, retail, or hospitality execution environments.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, handheld sales technology, CRM systems (Salesforceetc), pricing audits, merchandising execution, and real-time field reporting.
• Valid driver’s licence and legal right to work in South Africa.