Area Marketer - M (Pietermaritzburg)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Area Marketer at Smollan, based in Pietermaritzburg. The description outlines key functional areas of responsibility rather than providing a general overview of the company or the role's broader context. The primary focus appears to be on retail execution, sales management, and administrative tasks within an assigned area. **What you will do** * **Effective execution of point of purchase:** This includes managing point of purchase documents according to unit specifications and providing sales reports from stores. * **Effective sales management:** Involves working with score cards and engaging in both formal and informal feedback processes. * **Effective management of shelf health:** Ensuring store files are used correctly, shelf displays meet requirements, forward share is aligned with market share, and out-of-stock levels are maintained at required levels. * **Effective administration:** Keeping the personal register up to date via feedback platforms (e.g., IVR/Grapevine/Field Comms/Manual), maintaining accurate stocking files, and meeting deadlines. * **Customer service and satisfaction:** Providing timely customer feedback and resolving problems within agreed timeframes. * **Effective Self Management:** Participating in performance appraisals, 360 reviews, and engaging in formal and informal feedback related to personal performance. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Sales / Marketing Diploma would be an advantage **Who should apply** Candidates who possess or are working towards a Sales / Marketing Diploma, as this is noted as an advantage for the role. Beyond this, the description implies a need for individuals capable of hands-on retail execution, sales administration, and self-management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/area-marketer-m-pietermaritzburg-smollan Source: myjobmag

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