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Description

• We're on the lookout for a fixed term Product Consultant in Gauteng, Joburg North 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 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
COMPANY OVERVIEW:

• Versuni stands as a beacon in the home appliance industry, home to the esteemed Philips Domestic Appliances Brand and Product Portfolio. With a legacy dating back over 130 years, Versuni remains committed to turning houses into homes by offering innovative products and services tailored to enhance consumers' lifestyles. Rooted in a belief that home is a universal concept, Versuni's diverse range of kitchen and home appliances caters to the unique needs and preferences of individuals worldwide.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

• As a Brand Ambassador at Versuni, your primary objective is to represent the Philips brand within designated retail stores, promoting product awareness, driving sales, and fostering positive relationships with both retailers and consumers. Through your engagement and expertise, you play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and availability of Philips Domestic Appliances products, ensuring alignment with Versuni's mission of turning houses into homes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Store Placement:

• Be placed in stores according to the Philips 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 Regional Field Manager once a week for reports, concerns, feedback, plans, directives, and material handover such as POSM and demo ingredients.

Weekend Activations:

• Conduct weekend activations as mandatory activities, engaging with customers and promoting Philips products.

Execution Excellence:

• Secure the #1 position in store for all executions, ensuring optimal visibility and prominence of Philips 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 Philips 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 Philips products.

Professionalism:

• Adhere to a dress code supplied by Philips, presenting a professional and polished image at all times.

Demonstrations and Engagement:

• Conduct WET/DRY 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, keeping demonstration materials clean and presentable at all times.

Event Support:

• Provide support to retailers when Philips Domestic Appliances 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 Philips 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.
• Goal-oriented with a drive to achieve sales targets and promote brand awareness.

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Description

• We're on the lookout for a Sambassador in Gauteng, Eastgate 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 Sambassador, 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
• 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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Job Summary:

• To drive mechanic registrations on the Castrol FastScan App, promoting awareness and adoption of the platform by visiting independent and non-independent automotive service workshops. The role requires efficient app demonstration, training, and reporting while ensuring strong engagement with the automotive service industry.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Mechanic Engagement and App Registration
• Visit designated automotive workshops within assigned territories
• Register mechanics on the new Castrol App immediately during the visit
• Provide training on app usage and demonstrate its benefits
• Gather mechanic feedback on the app and related products

Data Collection and Reporting

• Accurately collect and input required data points via the internal app (e.g., customer details, mechanic information, app registration evidence, and feedback)
• Submit daily updates on mechanic registrations and other KPIs

Promotional Activities

• Distribute Z-cards and leaflets to mechanics and workshop personnel
• Represent the Castrol brand professionally, ensuring a strong presence in the field

Logistics and Preparedness

• Utilize FastScan uniforms and equipment, including WiFi devices and power banks, to address app installation challenges (e.g., lack of data or device compatibility issues)
• Ensure timely and efficient visits in line with the daily and monthly targets

Collaboration

• Attend weekly meetings with the client and project team for progress reviews
• Participate in training sessions to understand app functionality and sales techniques

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Total Mechanic Downloads: 4000 registrations in 3 months
• Daily Target: 6 mechanic registrations per day per field marketeer
• Evidence of registration and engagement submitted via the SmartApp

Deployment Plan:

Field Marketer Placement:

• Gauteng: 3 field marketers (North, South, East, West)
• Cape Town: 2 field marketers (Eastern, Western, Cape Town regions)
• Durban: 2 field marketers (Durban, PMB, and surrounding areas)
• Mpumalanga: 1 field marketer
• Free State: 1 field marketer (Bloemfontein)
• Limpopo: 1 field marketer

Additional Notes:

• Recruitment and training to commence mid-February to ensure readiness by March 1st
• The client will provide a customer database to aid in identifying target workshops
• Weekly automated reporting and KPI tracking will be implemented

Key Competencies:

• Organisational commitment
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Relationship building
• Agility
• Performance and results-driven
• Continuous growth and improvement
• Resilience and stress management
• Service excellence
• Analysis and problem-solving
• Sales orientation
• Quality and detail excellence
• Communication

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Relevant Diploma at NQF level 5
• Drivers’ License with own vehicle
• Minimum Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in sales (app phone sales experience) advantage 
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Sales and Marketing knowledge in automotive or mobile industry 
• Customer Service Skills
• Effective administration and communication skills Computer Literacy – MS Office

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Description
Job Summary:

• To drive mechanic registrations on the Castrol FastScan App, promoting awareness and adoption of the platform by visiting independent and non-independent automotive service workshops. The role requires efficient app demonstration, training, and reporting while ensuring strong engagement with the automotive service industry.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Mechanic Engagement and App Registration
• Visit designated automotive workshops within assigned territories
• Register mechanics on the new Castrol App immediately during the visit
• Provide training on app usage and demonstrate its benefits
• Gather mechanic feedback on the app and related products

Data Collection and Reporting

• Accurately collect and input required data points via the internal app (e.g., customer details, mechanic information, app registration evidence, and feedback)
• Submit daily updates on mechanic registrations and other KPIs

Promotional Activities

• Distribute Z-cards and leaflets to mechanics and workshop personnel
• Represent the Castrol brand professionally, ensuring a strong presence in the field

Logistics and Preparedness

• Utilize FastScan uniforms and equipment, including WiFi devices and power banks, to address app installation challenges (e.g., lack of data or device compatibility issues)
• Ensure timely and efficient visits in line with the daily and monthly targets

Collaboration

• Attend weekly meetings with the client and project team for progress reviews
• Participate in training sessions to understand app functionality and sales techniques

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Total Mechanic Downloads: 4000 registrations in 3 months
• Daily Target: 6 mechanic registrations per day per field marketeer
• Evidence of registration and engagement submitted via the SmartApp

Deployment Plan:

Field Marketer Placement:

• Gauteng: 3 field marketers (North, South, East, West)
• Cape Town: 2 field marketers (Eastern, Western, Cape Town regions)
• Durban: 2 field marketers (Durban, PMB, and surrounding areas)
• Mpumalanga: 1 field marketer
• Free State: 1 field marketer (Bloemfontein)
• Limpopo: 1 field marketer

Additional Notes:

• Recruitment and training to commence mid-February to ensure readiness by March 1st
• The client will provide a customer database to aid in identifying target workshops
• Weekly automated reporting and KPI tracking will be implemented

Key Competencies:

• Organisational commitment
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Relationship building
• Agility
• Performance and results-driven
• Continuous growth and improvement
• Resilience and stress management
• Service excellence
• Analysis and problem-solving
• Sales orientation
• Quality and detail excellence
• Communication

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Relevant Diploma at NQF level 5
• Drivers’ License with own vehicle
• Minimum Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in sales (app phone sales experience) advantage 
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Sales and Marketing knowledge in automotive or mobile industry 
• Customer Service Skills
• Effective administration and communication skills Computer Literacy – MS Office