10 Merchandising jobs in Gauteng

Experienced Merchandising Specialist - Sulphur Springs, TX

Springs, Gauteng Strategic Retail Solutions, LLC.

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Position Overview

Strategic Retail Solutions (SRS) seeks reliable, tech-savvy merchandisers for our gig-based positions. Our merchandisers are the backbone of our company, handling a variety of tasks from audits to planogram implementation. This is not full-time or part-time work; it's project-based gig work.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour, varying by client, not experience.

Responsibilities
  • Complete all types of resets, from simple updates to full aisle changes.
  • Read, understand, and accurately follow planograms.
  • Perform audits, place and maintain POP and POS materials, pull and plug products, and handle other merchandising tasks as needed.
  • Use your smartphone to enter data, submit detailed surveys, and upload clear, high-quality photos live while in the store.
  • Enable location permissions on your smartphone for project verification.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with store staff.
  • Take full responsibility for your assigned area, completing all work offered fully and on time.
Requirements
  • Proven experience with resets and general merchandising.
  • Comfortable with technology; must have an Android or iPhone with reliable internet access, know how to use Google Chrome and third-party apps, and be able to submit surveys and photos live while on site.
  • Able to handle data-intensive and photo-heavy surveys and reports.
  • Organized, dependable, and self-motivated, with the ability to plan ahead and complete work with urgency.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid, non-expired driver’s license.
  • Able to read, understand, and follow written instructions carefully.
  • Daily email access and reliable phone/text communication are required.
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, squat, kneel, reach up and down, lift and carry boxes up to 10 pounds, and move light fixtures on wheels.
Disclaimer

This is a W-2 position. Work is project-based and does not guarantee steady income. You must be comfortable working independently, following detailed instructions, learning new tools, and completing all work accurately and on time. Outstanding communication with supervisors by email, phone, and text is required. Logging in to our system daily to check assignments and updates is mandatory.

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If you are an experienced merchandiser seeking flexible work with a reputable team and can manage your assigned area responsibly, we encourage you to apply.

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District Sales and Merchandising Agent

Pretoria, Gauteng Vector Logistics Limited

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District Sales and Merchandising Agent

Permanent

PBCS Pretoria

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

  • To be an effective sales and merchandising agent to retail, franchise andwholesale customers by maintaining regular contact and providing relevantsolutions based on a clear understanding of the Customer's business, the macroenvironment and the principal's products.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement

  • Where not defined, establish an effective route plan to achieve maximum call rate efficiencies each day for the month.
  • Conduct research, preparation and planning to achieve the relevant objectives for both Vector and the customer.

This includes:

  • Analysis of the customer’s micro (business objectives, operational capacity, storage facilities, wastage etc) and macro environment (trends, competitors, economic climate etc).
  • Analysis of Principal products and capabilities so that the right solutions can be matched to the gaps or opportunities found in the customer analysis.
  • Execute Principal priorities for the month.
  • Ensure successful promotional compliance and implementation.
  • Revert on stores that are non-compliant re promotional activities.
  • Securing the necessary resources to demonstrate to the customer the relevant solution (e.g. products needed for demonstrations, financial tools, product brochures etc.)
  • Based on the above analysis, put together a monthly planner that shows potential revenue and new line listings, by customer, to deliver against set targets. Where relevant use the IT system to assist in monthly planning.
  • In call, follow up previous sold solutions and present new opportunities based on real insight from the research and analysis done.
  • Take orders of new line listings and other relevant solution products.
  • Launch new products into assigned customers.
  • Conduct planned promotions with assigned customers.
  • Drive volume deals or deals provided by Principal key accounts managers with assigned customers.

Feedback

  • Provide quality feedback to the supply chain and other relevant functions when required as well as when there is pertinent information (i.e. competitor activity).

Customer Relationship Management

  • Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognizing new customer opportunities.
  • Understand key customers’ operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends.
  • Gather area market intelligence.
  • Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained.
  • Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties.

Supply Chain and Distribution Management

  • Address area stock availability issues with depots.
  • Oversee the area order taking and waste management process.
  • Achieve New Product Development (NPD) & Depth of Distribution (DOD) target within 8 weeks of launch in line with the project plan and provide feedback on non-compliant stores.
  • Ensure that you implement a daily pre-call planning schedule with clear objective that you need to achieve the following day on stores you need to visit.
  • Pre-Call planning document should always be with you and be able to present to your manager or principal on request.

Managing short-dated stock

  • Analyse monthly queries and complaints (QNC) report on short-dated stock.
  • Provide your regional sales manager with monthly feedback.
  • Zero expired stock to be found on shelf.
  • Ensure your staff log short-dated stock within the principal requirements.

Team Coordination and Self-Management

  • Champion training and development of self and others through utilizing available training opportunities.
  • Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
  • Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
  • Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
  • Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
  • Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
  • Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
  • Support and drive the business core values.
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritizing, and self-development.
  • Call on customers as per the defined cluster list and adhere to Service Level Agreement (SLA) of 80% collage.
  • Management and control of capital and operating costs and all immoveable and moveable assets within the scope of responsibility.
  • Utilize Power BI reports to your advantage in terms of stock management, sales target and returns.
  • Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.

Budget Management

  • Drive the achievement of the area sales budgets in terms of volume.

District Team Supervision

  • Supervise merchandisers in respective stores by checking daily attendance, shelf health adherence and all tasks loaded on Handheld Technology (HHT) is captured as per deadline requirements.
  • Effective management of company cell phones and monthly reporting and feedback on any losses.
  • Facilitate staff leave requests and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables and standards.

KPI’s

  • Time to answer customers’ requests (response time to request).
  • Calls per day SLA 80% collage.
  • Call focus on strategic customers.
  • Drive sales volumes and value growth.
  • Customer contact coverage.
  • Employee supervision.

Key Relationships

Internal

  • Customer team.
  • Operations Team.
  • Customer Service Centre team.

External

  • Existing and potential retail, franchise and wholesale customers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

  • Matric.
  • Marketing and sales degree or diploma (preferable).
  • Valid Code EB drivers’ license.
  • 1 to 2 years direct selling experience.

Skills and Competencies

Skills

  • Achieving sales, profitability, and budget goals.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office and Digital applications).
  • Direct selling.
  • Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, interact, and work with individuals and groups.
  • Logical thinking.
  • Planning and organization.
  • Problem solving.
  • Verbal and written communication.
  • People management.

Attributes

  • Able to prioritize.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Commitment to building strong business relationships with customers.
  • Deadline driven.
  • High-energy self-starter as well ascollaborative team player.
  • Initiative and assertive.
  • Professional.
  • Tolerant of stress and pressure.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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District Sales and Merchandising Manager

Gauteng, Gauteng Vector Logistics Limited

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District Sales and Merchandising Manager

Permanent

VI Gauteng

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose
VECTOR LOGISTICS is seeking to employ an experienced District Sales and Merchandising Manager to implement appropriate solutions in the form of value propositions to meet or exceed all sales goals, performance quotas and process expectations in the assigned area.
VECTOR LOGISTICS expects the suitable incumbent to provide tactical and operational management, supervision and support to the area sales team, immediately solve all operational, logistical and customer-related problems within the ambit of responsibility and identify and implement innovations, particularly those that will increase market share and the number and range of products being introduced into customers.
The role will be based in
Gauteng Inland South and report to the Regional Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities

Sales Management

  • Develop and execute the area sales strategy as aligned to the regional strategy.
  • Generate leads regarding prospective contract opportunities and, together with the Regional Sales Manager, drive deal closure.
  • Drive the area contribution to strategic and operational target achievement.
  • Contribute to accurate area sales (volume and product) forecasting and ensure alignment to and input into the regional and national planning processes.
  • Track area competitor activity and performance.
  • Develop, implement, and manage area marketing objectives.
  • Drive horizontal and vertical growth opportunities.
  • Constantly analyze statistics regarding the number of sales made in a given time period, the resulting profits, and the need for new clients and products. Coordinate sales team promotional activities across the area.

Customer Relationship Management

  • Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognizing new customer opportunities.
  • Understand key customers’ operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends.
  • Gather area market intelligence on national accounts and key regional accounts.
  • Manage and coordinate area resources in line with customer plans in order to achieve strategic objectives (call planners etc).
  • Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained.
  • Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties.

Supply Chain and Distribution Management

  • Address area stock availability issues with depots.
  • Oversee the area order taking process.

Budget Management

  • Drive the achievement of the area sales budgets in terms of volume.
  • Control area sales costs.

Area Team Management

  • Ensure the sales team creates demand pull.
  • Plan and schedule team training and monitor impact on performance.
  • Organize and direct the area team towards the achievement of its targets and together with the team, identify sales goals, create, and implement strategies, and evaluate performance.
  • Accomplish area sales goals by orienting, instructing, assigning, scheduling, counselling, and disciplining staff.
  • Address the job expectations of staff.
  • Plan, supervise, evaluate job contributions, and provide regular feedback.
  • Manage staff leave and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables and standards.
  • Ensure the accurate recording and maintenance of all employee information.
  • Manage delivery against talent management action plans.
  • Clarify roles and responsibilities for subordinates.
  • Complete skills and competency matrices for all subordinates.
  • Formulate/update job profiles for all subordinate jobs.
  • Coach and mentor subordinates and potential successors.
  • Develop and drive the training strategy.
  • Develop and drive progression and career paths for subordinates.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in management, business administration and/or marketing.
  • Valid Code EB driver’s license.
  • 3 to 5 years' experience in a marketing and sales function that includes coordinating sales teams and managing complex and/or significant customer relationships.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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District Sales and Merchandising Manager

Gauteng, Gauteng Vector Logistics

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Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

Vector Logistics is more than just infrastructure; we are people serving people. Our skilled, curious, can-do team at the forefront makes our assets your assets, providing solutions through superior service.

Our fleet includes innovative multi-temperature vehicles, enabling service across frozen, chilled, and ambient zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

We seek an experienced District Sales and Merchandising Manager to implement solutions and value propositions to meet or exceed sales goals, performance quotas, and process expectations in the assigned area. The role involves tactical and operational management, supervision, and support of the sales team, resolving operational, logistical, and customer issues, and identifying innovations to increase market share and product range.

The position is based in Gauteng Inland South and reports to the Regional Sales Manager.

Key Responsibilities Sales Management
  • Develop and execute the area sales strategy aligned with regional goals.
  • Generate leads for prospective contracts and drive deal closures.
  • Contribute to sales forecasting and planning processes.
  • Monitor competitor activity and performance.
  • Implement area marketing objectives and identify growth opportunities.
Customer Relationship Management
  • Maintain and expand the customer base, building strong relationships.
  • Understand customer operations, strategies, and market trends.
  • Gather market intelligence on key accounts.
  • Coordinate resources to meet customer plans and ensure excellent service.
  • Resolve customer queries professionally.
Supply Chain and Distribution Management
  • Address stock availability issues with depots.
  • Oversee the order-taking process.
Budget Management
  • Achieve sales volume budgets.
  • Control sales costs within the area.
Area Team Management
  • Lead demand creation and team development.
  • Plan training, evaluate performance, and manage staff responsibilities.
  • Develop talent and career progression plans.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree in management, business administration, or marketing.
  • Valid Code EB driver’s license.
  • 3-5 years in sales and marketing, managing teams and customer relationships.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Marketing and Sales
  • Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Storage

This job is active and accepting applications.

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District sales and merchandising manager

Gauteng, Gauteng Vector Logistics Limited

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District Sales and Merchandising Manager Permanent VI Gauteng Overview We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa. But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions. Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery. Job PurposeVECTOR LOGISTICS is seeking to employ an experienced District Sales and Merchandising Manager to implement appropriate solutions in the form of value propositions to meet or exceed all sales goals, performance quotas and process expectations in the assigned area.VECTOR LOGISTICS expects the suitable incumbent to provide tactical and operational management, supervision and support to the area sales team, immediately solve all operational, logistical and customer-related problems within the ambit of responsibility and identify and implement innovations, particularly those that will increase market share and the number and range of products being introduced into customers.The role will be based in Gauteng Inland South and report to the Regional Sales Manager Key Responsibilities Sales Management Develop and execute the area sales strategy as aligned to the regional strategy. Generate leads regarding prospective contract opportunities and, together with the Regional Sales Manager, drive deal closure. Drive the area contribution to strategic and operational target achievement. Contribute to accurate area sales (volume and product) forecasting and ensure alignment to and input into the regional and national planning processes. Track area competitor activity and performance. Develop, implement, and manage area marketing objectives. Drive horizontal and vertical growth opportunities. Constantly analyze statistics regarding the number of sales made in a given time period, the resulting profits, and the need for new clients and products. Coordinate sales team promotional activities across the area. Customer Relationship Management Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognizing new customer opportunities. Understand key customers’ operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends. Gather area market intelligence on national accounts and key regional accounts. Manage and coordinate area resources in line with customer plans in order to achieve strategic objectives (call planners etc). Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained. Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties. Supply Chain and Distribution Management Address area stock availability issues with depots. Oversee the area order taking process. Budget Management Drive the achievement of the area sales budgets in terms of volume. Control area sales costs. Area Team Management Ensure the sales team creates demand pull. Plan and schedule team training and monitor impact on performance. Organize and direct the area team towards the achievement of its targets and together with the team, identify sales goals, create, and implement strategies, and evaluate performance. Accomplish area sales goals by orienting, instructing, assigning, scheduling, counselling, and disciplining staff. Address the job expectations of staff. Plan, supervise, evaluate job contributions, and provide regular feedback. Manage staff leave and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables and standards. Ensure the accurate recording and maintenance of all employee information. Manage delivery against talent management action plans. Clarify roles and responsibilities for subordinates. Complete skills and competency matrices for all subordinates. Formulate/update job profiles for all subordinate jobs. Coach and mentor subordinates and potential successors. Develop and drive the training strategy. Develop and drive progression and career paths for subordinates. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job Qualifications and ExperienceDegree in management, business administration and/or marketing. Valid Code EB driver’s license. 3 to 5 years' experience in a marketing and sales function that includes coordinating sales teams and managing complex and/or significant customer relationships. We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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District sales and merchandising agent

Pretoria, Gauteng Vector Logistics Limited

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District Sales and Merchandising Agent Permanent PBCS Pretoria Overview We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa. But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions. Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery. Job PurposeTo be an effective sales and merchandising agent to retail, franchise andwholesale customers by maintaining regular contact and providing relevantsolutions based on a clear understanding of the Customer's business, the macroenvironment and the principal's products. Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement Where not defined, establish an effective route plan to achieve maximum call rate efficiencies each day for the month. Conduct research, preparation and planning to achieve the relevant objectives for both Vector and the customer. This includes: Analysis of the customer’s micro (business objectives, operational capacity, storage facilities, wastage etc) and macro environment (trends, competitors, economic climate etc). Analysis of Principal products and capabilities so that the right solutions can be matched to the gaps or opportunities found in the customer analysis. Execute Principal priorities for the month. Ensure successful promotional compliance and implementation. Revert on stores that are non-compliant re promotional activities. Securing the necessary resources to demonstrate to the customer the relevant solution (e.g. products needed for demonstrations, financial tools, product brochures etc.) Based on the above analysis, put together a monthly planner that shows potential revenue and new line listings, by customer, to deliver against set targets. Where relevant use the IT system to assist in monthly planning. In call, follow up previous sold solutions and present new opportunities based on real insight from the research and analysis done. Take orders of new line listings and other relevant solution products. Launch new products into assigned customers. Conduct planned promotions with assigned customers. Drive volume deals or deals provided by Principal key accounts managers with assigned customers. Feedback Provide quality feedback to the supply chain and other relevant functions when required as well as when there is pertinent information (i.e. competitor activity). Customer Relationship Management Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognizing new customer opportunities. Understand key customers’ operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends. Gather area market intelligence. Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained. Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties. Supply Chain and Distribution Management Address area stock availability issues with depots. Oversee the area order taking and waste management process. Achieve New Product Development (NPD) & Depth of Distribution (DOD) target within 8 weeks of launch in line with the project plan and provide feedback on non-compliant stores. Ensure that you implement a daily pre-call planning schedule with clear objective that you need to achieve the following day on stores you need to visit. Pre-Call planning document should always be with you and be able to present to your manager or principal on request. Managing short-dated stock Analyse monthly queries and complaints (QNC) report on short-dated stock. Provide your regional sales manager with monthly feedback. Zero expired stock to be found on shelf. Ensure your staff log short-dated stock within the principal requirements. Team Coordination and Self-Management Champion training and development of self and others through utilizing available training opportunities. Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives. Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained. Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution. Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy. Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately. Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable. Support and drive the business core values. Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritizing, and self-development. Call on customers as per the defined cluster list and adhere to Service Level Agreement (SLA) of 80% collage. Management and control of capital and operating costs and all immoveable and moveable assets within the scope of responsibility. Utilize Power BI reports to your advantage in terms of stock management, sales target and returns. Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy. Budget Management Drive the achievement of the area sales budgets in terms of volume. District Team Supervision Supervise merchandisers in respective stores by checking daily attendance, shelf health adherence and all tasks loaded on Handheld Technology (HHT) is captured as per deadline requirements. Effective management of company cell phones and monthly reporting and feedback on any losses. Facilitate staff leave requests and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables and standards. KPI’s Time to answer customers’ requests (response time to request). Calls per day SLA 80% collage. Call focus on strategic customers. Drive sales volumes and value growth. Customer contact coverage. Employee supervision. Key Relationships Internal Customer team. Operations Team. Customer Service Centre team. External Existing and potential retail, franchise and wholesale customers. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job Qualifications and ExperienceMatric. Marketing and sales degree or diploma (preferable). Valid Code EB drivers’ license. 1 to 2 years direct selling experience. Skills and CompetenciesSkills Achieving sales, profitability, and budget goals. Analytical thinking. Computer literacy (MS Office and Digital applications). Direct selling. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, interact, and work with individuals and groups. Logical thinking. Planning and organization. Problem solving. Verbal and written communication. People management. Attributes Able to prioritize. Attention to detail. Commitment to building strong business relationships with customers. Deadline driven. High-energy self-starter as well ascollaborative team player. Initiative and assertive. Professional. Tolerant of stress and pressure. We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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District sales and merchandising agent

Pretoria, Gauteng Vector Logistics Limited

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District Sales and Merchandising Agent Permanent PBCS Pretoria Overview We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa. But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions. Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery. Job PurposeTo be an effective sales and merchandising agent to retail, franchise andwholesale customers by maintaining regular contact and providing relevantsolutions based on a clear understanding of the Customer's business, the macroenvironment and the principal's products. Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement Where not defined, establish an effective route plan to achieve maximum call rate efficiencies each day for the month. Conduct research, preparation and planning to achieve the relevant objectives for both Vector and the customer. This includes: Analysis of the customer’s micro (business objectives, operational capacity, storage facilities, wastage etc) and macro environment (trends, competitors, economic climate etc). Analysis of Principal products and capabilities so that the right solutions can be matched to the gaps or opportunities found in the customer analysis. Execute Principal priorities for the month. Ensure successful promotional compliance and implementation. Revert on stores that are non-compliant re promotional activities. Securing the necessary resources to demonstrate to the customer the relevant solution (e.g. products needed for demonstrations, financial tools, product brochures etc.) Based on the above analysis, put together a monthly planner that shows potential revenue and new line listings, by customer, to deliver against set targets. Where relevant use the IT system to assist in monthly planning. In call, follow up previous sold solutions and present new opportunities based on real insight from the research and analysis done. Take orders of new line listings and other relevant solution products. Launch new products into assigned customers. Conduct planned promotions with assigned customers. Drive volume deals or deals provided by Principal key accounts managers with assigned customers. Feedback Provide quality feedback to the supply chain and other relevant functions when required as well as when there is pertinent information (i.e. competitor activity). Customer Relationship Management Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognizing new customer opportunities. Understand key customers’ operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends. Gather area market intelligence. Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained. Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties. Supply Chain and Distribution Management Address area stock availability issues with depots. Oversee the area order taking and waste management process. Achieve New Product Development (NPD) & Depth of Distribution (DOD) target within 8 weeks of launch in line with the project plan and provide feedback on non-compliant stores. Ensure that you implement a daily pre-call planning schedule with clear objective that you need to achieve the following day on stores you need to visit. Pre-Call planning document should always be with you and be able to present to your manager or principal on request. Managing short-dated stock Analyse monthly queries and complaints (QNC) report on short-dated stock. Provide your regional sales manager with monthly feedback. Zero expired stock to be found on shelf. Ensure your staff log short-dated stock within the principal requirements. Team Coordination and Self-Management Champion training and development of self and others through utilizing available training opportunities. Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives. Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained. Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution. Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy. Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately. Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable. Support and drive the business core values. Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritizing, and self-development. Call on customers as per the defined cluster list and adhere to Service Level Agreement (SLA) of 80% collage. Management and control of capital and operating costs and all immoveable and moveable assets within the scope of responsibility. Utilize Power BI reports to your advantage in terms of stock management, sales target and returns. Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy. Budget Management Drive the achievement of the area sales budgets in terms of volume. District Team Supervision Supervise merchandisers in respective stores by checking daily attendance, shelf health adherence and all tasks loaded on Handheld Technology (HHT) is captured as per deadline requirements. Effective management of company cell phones and monthly reporting and feedback on any losses. Facilitate staff leave requests and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables and standards. KPI’s Time to answer customers’ requests (response time to request). Calls per day SLA 80% collage. Call focus on strategic customers. Drive sales volumes and value growth. Customer contact coverage. Employee supervision. Key Relationships Internal Customer team. Operations Team. Customer Service Centre team. External Existing and potential retail, franchise and wholesale customers. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job Qualifications and ExperienceMatric. Marketing and sales degree or diploma (preferable). Valid Code EB drivers’ license. 1 to 2 years direct selling experience. Skills and CompetenciesSkills Achieving sales, profitability, and budget goals. Analytical thinking. Computer literacy (MS Office and Digital applications). Direct selling. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, interact, and work with individuals and groups. Logical thinking. Planning and organization. Problem solving. Verbal and written communication. People management. Attributes Able to prioritize. Attention to detail. Commitment to building strong business relationships with customers. Deadline driven. High-energy self-starter as well ascollaborative team player. Initiative and assertive. Professional. Tolerant of stress and pressure. We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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L'Oréal South Africa is seeking a dynamic, creative, and results-driven Retail Design and Visual Merchandising Manager to elevate our brand presence and consumer experience across all points of sale. This role is pivotal in translating our brand vision and marketing strategies into captivating in-store realities, ensuring our products are showcased beautifully and effectively to drive sales and enhance brand equity within the diverse South African market.

Location & Reporting

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Report to: General Manager

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive Retail Design & Visual Merchandising strategies that align with global brand guidelines and local market specifics for all L'Oréal Luxe brands (Lancôme, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, Kiehl's, Maison Margiela). Plan and manage the Retail Design and Visual Merchandising calendar, coordinating with marketing, Sales, supply chain teams, and retail partners to ensure timely execution of campaigns and new product launches. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and best practices in visual merchandising.
  • Design & Execution: Conceptualize, design, and implement captivating retail displays, window presentations, in-store fixtures, and promotional areas that reflect each brand's identity. Oversee production and installation of all visual merchandising materials, ensuring high quality and brand consistency. Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and agencies for development and execution of visual elements. Provide clear guidelines to retail partners and sales teams for consistent implementation.
  • Team Leadership & Training: Lead the Retail Design and Visual Merchandising team, fostering creativity, excellence, and collaboration. Conduct regular training sessions for retail staff on visual merchandising principles, product placement, and display maintenance.
  • Budget Management & Performance Analysis: Manage the visual merchandising budget, monitor cost-efficiency, and allocate resources effectively. Evaluate initiatives through sales data, foot traffic analysis, and qualitative feedback; provide actionable insights for continuous improvement. Prepare regular reports on performance, market trends, and competitive activities.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between global/regional teams and the South African market, ensuring effective communication and adaptation of assets. Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Trade Marketing, Product Development, and Supply Chain to deliver integrated campaigns.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in visual merchandising, with 3-5 years in a managerial role, preferably in beauty, fashion, or luxury retail.
  • Proven experience with a diverse brand portfolio and adaptability to different retail environments (department stores, mass market, specialty boutiques).
  • Strong portfolio showcasing successful visual merchandising projects and creative design capabilities.
Key Skills & Attributes
  • Exceptional creativity and a strong eye for aesthetics, detail, and brand presentation.
  • Knowledge of retail environments, consumer behavior, and visual merchandising best practices.
  • Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and presentation tools.
  • Excellent project management, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Results-oriented with strategic thinking; understanding of how visual merchandising impacts sales and brand perception.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluency in English; knowledge of other South African official languages is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel frequently within South Africa and neighboring countries to visit stores and supervise installations.
Why L'Oréal?

At L'Oréal, we believe that beauty is an adventure and an opportunity to continually invent and innovate to meet consumer needs worldwide. We value diversity, innovation, and sustainability in our practices and culture.

EEO

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. We adhere to local Labour Relations legislation.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 21 August 2025

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National Merchandising Manager | Managed People Solutions | Johannesburg

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Managed People Solutions is seeking a National Merchandising Manager to be based in Johannesburg, Gauteng . This role is responsible for overseeing the Merchandising Business Unit (BU) , ensuring operational efficiency, cost optimisation, and strategic growth. The position focuses on fostering strong client relationships, driving strategy formulation, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Ensure that all costing models are developed for the business unit and that costs are optimised in accordance with these models.
  • Ensure that operational requirements take place within the budget provided for the BU and that no over-expenditure occurs.
  • Drive strategy formulation in the BU by identifying relevant strategic KPI’s and objectives.
  • Future-proof the BU and identify new business ventures and opportunities for growth.
  • Oversee operations of the Merchandising Business Unit to ensure that operational and strategic objectives and deliverables are achieved.
  • Effective management of MPS CMD to ensure that stores have been allocated in a way that optimises costs and operations.
  • Report on operations on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Ensure that BI reporting is completed in line with the company’s requirements for decision-making.
  • Drive audit function for the purpose of compliance and improvements.
  • Conduct regular meetings to understand the client’s business and engage in collaborative strategic planning and identify where the company can bridge gaps for them.
  • Oversee and manage the implementation of ad hoc projects as requested.
  • Ensure that all new projects are deployed effectively and efficiently and embedded for optimal performance.
  • Ensure that your knowledge pertaining to industry trends, challenges, changes, etc. is continuously kept up to date.
  • Ensure relevant policies and SOPs are up to date within the BU by enforcing corporate governance.
  • Facilitate open and effective communication and promote cross-functional and cross-company collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Degree relating to Sales, Business or Marketing Management
  • Postgraduate degree relating to Sales, Business or Marketing is advantageous
  • 5 – 8 years’ experience in a Regional Sales or Merchandising Management Role
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Own car

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements.

Should you not receive any feedback within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Managed People Solutions is seeking a National Merchandising Manager to be based in Johannesburg, Gauteng . This role is responsible for overseeing the Merchandising Business Unit (BU) , ensuring operational efficiency, cost optimisation, and strategic growth. The position focuses on fostering strong client relationships, driving strategy formulation, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Responsibilities Include: Ensure that all costing models are developed for the business unit and that costs are optimised in accordance with these models. Ensure that operational requirements take place within the budget provided for the BU and that no over-expenditure occurs. Drive strategy formulation in the BU by identifying relevant strategic KPI’s and objectives. Future-proof the BU and identify new business ventures and opportunities for growth. Oversee operations of the Merchandising Business Unit to ensure that operational and strategic objectives and deliverables are achieved. Effective management of MPS CMD to ensure that stores have been allocated in a way that optimises costs and operations. Report on operations on a monthly and quarterly basis. Ensure that BI reporting is completed in line with the company’s requirements for decision-making. Drive audit function for the purpose of compliance and improvements. Conduct regular meetings to understand the client’s business and engage in collaborative strategic planning and identify where the company can bridge gaps for them. Oversee and manage the implementation of ad hoc projects as requested. Ensure that all new projects are deployed effectively and efficiently and embedded for optimal performance. Ensure that your knowledge pertaining to industry trends, challenges, changes, etc. is continuously kept up to date. Ensure relevant policies and SOPs are up to date within the BU by enforcing corporate governance. Facilitate open and effective communication and promote cross-functional and cross-company collaboration. Qualifications and Experience: Degree relating to Sales, Business or Marketing Management Postgraduate degree relating to Sales, Business or Marketing is advantageous 5 – 8 years’ experience in a Regional Sales or Merchandising Management Role Valid driver’s license Own car Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements. Should you not receive any feedback within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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