Job Summary
Responsible for conducting daily fieldwork related to distribution and price panel activities, as well as supporting ad hoc field projects as required. The role is fully field-based across retail outlets, reporting directly to the MIS supervisor (LEVANT). It requires daily travel by car to cover all assigned locations within the designated area and achieve a minimum target of 20 retail store visits per day.
Key Responsibilities
Point of Sales Visits:
- Conduct daily visits to assigned areas according to a pre-determined schedule
- Identify and locate sample retail outlets based on predefined criteria
- Perform audits of products and competitor products and collect relevant in-store marketing information
- Record audit data using a handheld device and transmit findings daily to the office
- Travel daily by car to reach all assigned retail locations
- Ensure a minimum of 20 store visits per day
- Capture photographic evidence at all visited stores
Inform the MIS department by using a defined template about any new competitor activity (e.g., promotions or new products).
PNC Products Activity:
Inform the MIS department by using a defined template about any potential non-compliant products found in the market during the visits.
Marketing Activity Tracking:
Report all marketing activities to the MIS department using a defined template.
AD HOC Requests:
Answer in a detailed and appropriate way any ad hoc requests made by the MIS department (e.g., sample purchasing, picture taking).
Requirements
- A high school diploma is mandatory; a university diploma is an advantage
- A minimum of 4–7 years of experience as a Field Salesperson or FMCG 'Merchandiser' is preferred
- Strong accuracy, reliability, and numeracy skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English or other local languages
- Good knowledge of the assigned area, including street names and locations
- Familiar with FMCG retail outlets
- Computer literate
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Valid driving licence
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments
- Detail-oriented and independent
- Willingness to travel to other cities and work independently in the field
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.