Job Openings at Smollan

• Our organisation is looking for an experienced and passionate People Partner to Partner with the business to ensure operational effectiveness and optimal management of the human capital in the business. Delivery and overall compliance and provide functional leadership to the HR community. If you are a creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge, give us a chance to meet you!

As a People Partner, you will be responsible for:

• Capacity Planning and Employment
• Organisational Development
• Management of Employee Relations
• Motivating, mentoingr and coaching
• Management of Projects to Achieve Standardization Across the Business
• Self-Management

What are we looking for?

To qualify for this role, you should

• Have 5-6 years' Human Resources experience in retail/FMCG
• Hold an HR degree/diploma at NQF level 7
• Have knowledge of BCEA & LRA
• Have outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Possess good leadership skills
• Have computer literacy - MS office suite
• Have reporting and analysis skills
• Have a strong IR background including CCMA experience
• Be able to work independently
• Be a problem-solver

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DESCRIPTION

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced National Account Manager to manage the business unit strategically to achieve organisational objectives and create and sustain a profitable environment.

As an National Account Manager, you will be responsible for :

• Strategy and Business Planning Development
• Operational Excellence
• Account Management
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management 

REQUIREMENTS

What are we looking for?

To qualify for this role, you should:

• 6 to 8 years relevant Account Management/Customer Marketing experience
• Customer and relationship management
• Financial acumen
• Trade spend negotiation and optimisation
• Excellent operational understanding and execution
• Selling skills
• Business planning and analytical skills
• Business process optimisation and management
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Industry understanding and established trade network
• Appreciation of supply chain networks
• Shopper insights
• Networking and influencing skills

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DESCRIPTION

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced an Operational Intelligence Supervisor.

As an Operational Intelligence Supervisor you will be responsbile for:

• Analysis and Reporting 
• Maintenance and Supervision of Adherence to Internal Processes and Procedures
• Operational Supervision and Team Management 
• Administration
• Operational Excellence and Customer Satisfaction 

REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for this role, you should have:

Minimum Qualifications:     

• 4-5 years’ experience in a systems/analytical environment
• Project Management an advantage
• Matric
• Analysis & problem solving
• Leadership skills
• Critical thinking
• Computer literacy - MS office suite
• Communication skills (verbal & written)

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DESCRIPTION

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced Market Development Supervisor in Kimberley. 

As a Market Development Supervisor /Sales Supervisor you will be responsible for:

• Call Cycle Compliance and KPI achievement
• POS installation, placement and replenishment at Trader outlets
• Daily Reporting on HHT and across KPIs, driving look of success
• Collecting and sharing insights, opportunities, competitor activity and monitoring visibility of product flow
• Gather feedback from customer complaints, queries and requests and ensure resolution
• Communication and upkeep of knowledge of promotions /product knowledge to provide advice on use of products
• Build and maintain strong working relationships
• Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
• Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures
• Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands
• Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change
• Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organisational needs
• Customer Service and Satisfaction
• Administration

REQUIREMENTS
What are we looking for?

To qualify for this role, you should:                   

• Matric/Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification – added advantage 
• 2 -3 years’ experience in Telecommunications sales and marketing
• People management
• Call-cycle management
• Conflict Management Skills
• Tech Savvy
• Valid Drivers licence
• Smart-phone ( Operating System | iOS 9.0 or higher or Operating System | Android 6 or higher

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DESCRIPTION

We’re on the lookout for a 4X Admin Learners to provide administrative support to the relevant business unit(s), including sales tracking, scheduling trade visits, managing expenditure and collating feedback. 

• Draw relevant sales reports from relevant database as per requirements (e.g., by category, product, region, buying group, month to month sales, etc.)
• Collate information into one report and send to relevant party(ies)Co-ordination of trade visits
• Schedule call cycles and trade visits and ensure there are no conflicting appointments (as required in role)
• Organise travel arrangements and accommodation for out-of-town travelEffective budget / expenditure management
• Collate expense claims and personal business slips for everyone with a company credit card and submit to Finance for payment
• Use discretion in finding ways to save costs (e.g., in booking accommodation or venues)
• Process payments for vendors via SSA FMEffective diary management and office administration (including ad hoc events management)
• Use discretion to resolve issues or escalate/channel when necessary
• Monitor / follow-up to ensure effective problem resolution
• Handle issues and complaints in a diplomatic, tactful and interpersonally sensitive manner
• Direct queries/requests to appropriate parties
• Liaise closely with internal and external clients to manage all scheduling of day-to-day appointments and tasks
• With a minimum of information, anticipate priorities and schedule accordingly
• Plan agendas and ensure they are effectively distributed
• Plan ahead in scheduling recurring events
• Demonstrate assertiveness when necessary when prioritising demands
• Take effective minutes and ensure 100% confidentiality
• Screen calls and emails as required and either channel to appropriate parties OR personally action
• Co-ordinate events/functions within budgetOffice Administration
• Book boardrooms as required and ensure required tools are available
• Via correct reporting lines, ensure stationery and other housekeeping issues are efficiently resolved
• Update asset register (e.g., company cars, cell phones, etc.)
• Update client database, call cycles and internal staff information using relevant systems where appropriate
• Draw / collate reports as required
• Ensure files and all information are up-dated and easily accessible
• Ensure strict confidentiality of relevant information
• Keep track of birthdays, occasions and events and respond appropriately (e.g., sending out an email when someone is in hospital / sending flowers and cards)
• Perform general office administration as required in role (e.g., updating photos on share drive, uploading ID cards, performing ECR reference checks, etc.)
• Assist with HR-related tasks as requested by line managerEffective teamwork and self-management
• Proactively develop own skills and knowledge and ensure appropriate skills and knowledge transfer (where appropriate)
• Actively and consistently maintain high standards of professionalism in all aspects of personal presentation and delivery
• Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained including meeting all deadlines.
• Ensure data integrity of all reports to client and management
• Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures
• Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands
• Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change
• Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organisational needs

REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for this role, you should have:

Minimum Qualifications:                    

• Grade 12

Minimum Experience:                          

• 1-2 years secretarial / admin experience, preferably in retail /FMCG

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:             

• Communication Skills (verbal & written)
• Sales Objective Achievement Skills Financial Management Skills Planning and Organising Skills
•  Time Management Skills

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DESCRIPTION

• At Smollan, we’re on an evolutionary journey where we’re shifting our story. We’re looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work.
• We’re on the lookout for an Admin Assistant with 2 years experience.

As an Admin Assistant  you will be responsible for :

• Sales Tracking
• Co-Ordination of Trade Visits
• Budget Management
• Office Administration
• Diary Management and General Administration

REQUIREMENTS
What are we looking for?

To qualify for this role, you should

• 1-2 year’s secretarial/admin experience, preferably in retail /FMCG
• Grade 12/NQF level 4
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Sales objective achievement skills
• Financial management skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy - MS office suite

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DESCRIPTION

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced Regional Manager who will collaborate to create growth for our Clients, Customers and our Business. Someone who has the ability to proactively influence and manage relationships and resources to ensure efficient and effective service delivery and in-store execution. The succesful person would need to be someone who has strong people management experience and problem solving skills 

As a Regional Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Effective administration and asset management
• Achievement of sales targets
• Effective operational management
• Effective people management
• Effective budget and financial management (as required by Business Unit)
• Effective knowledge sharing (including management of field intelligence)
• Effective client and customer relationship management

REQUIREMENTS

What are we looking for?

• 6 - 7 years’ relevant experience in FMCG or sales environment in a managerial role
• Relevant Diploma or Degree at NQF level 7
• Strategic thinker and analytical skills
• Have managed large field sales teams in achieving targets and customer satisfaction
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Excellent leadership
• Good business and financial acumen

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DESCRIPTION

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

As a Product Consultant you will be responsbile for:

• Ensure product availability
• Check for and manage damaged stock process
• Check accurate pricing, promotional pricing, competitor pricing
• Drive slow moving stock and allocate sufficient space to fast moving stock
• Effective implementation of promotions
• Effective administration 
• Customer service and satisfaction
• Effective self -management

REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for this role, you should have:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 2 years’ experience in Telecommunications and Consumer Electronics
• Competitiveness
• Networking Ability
• Resiliency
• Multitasking Skills

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DESCRIPTION

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced a Market Development Specialist/ Sales Specialist to create and increase brand awareness through  promotions and strong customer and client relationships in Pretoria. The successful candidate should be based in Pretoria Central.

As a Market Development Specialist you will be responsbile for:

• Foot soldiers will ensure brand presence through relationship building at Trader Outlets inclusive of trader education
• Call Cycle Compliance and KPI achievement
• POS installation, placement and replenishment at Trader outlets
• Effective execution of promotional activity
• Communicate promotional activities to store owners
• Negotiate POS material with store owners / managers
• Ensure promotional activities have been implemented, maintained and reported on
• Monitor competitors’ new innovations
• Ensure all in-store staff understand mechanics of promotion and provide feedback to Supervisor
• Build-up of promotional events and displays as require
• Adhoc promotional activities
• Effective administration
• Customer service and satisfaction
• Effective self-management

REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for this role, you should have:

Minimum Qualifications:                      

• Matric/Grade 12

 Minimum Experience:                            

• 1 -2 years’ experience in Telecommunications sales and marketing

Minimum Requirements

• Tech Savvy
• Valid Drivers licence
• Smart-phone ( Operating System | iOS 9.0 or higher or Operating System | Android 6 or higher

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:             

• Self Management
• Time Management Skills
• Planning and Organising skills
• Communication Skills
• Effective implementation of promotions
• Customer Service Skills