Our client is seeking Trade Activators to join their team, based in the Western Cape. The aim of this function is to service an existing customer base in a specific area ensuring excellent trade activation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure brilliant execution in trade across all retail channels.

• Building the brand by ensuring the best possible space and exposure in retail.

• Adhering to the required merchandising standards and/or layout of the stores.

• Instore excellence by ensuring our client's stock presence and placement.

• Keeping abreast of industry trends, competition and new opportunities within the FMCG beverage industry.

• Support all initiatives, give actionable feedback, share best practices and serve as an advocate and information source for company.

• Generate potential customer leads and drive sales.

• Conduct tastings/sampling and assist with activations and events as requested by your Pioneer.

• Gather and report on customer feedback.

• Generate weekly report for internal stakeholders.

• Build good relationships with store staff and management.

• Drive perfect execution daily in outlets.

• Work with merchandising partners to ensure the perfect presence instore.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently as well as with others.

• Ability to effectively communicate well with others.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

• Brilliant time management and organisational skills.

• Able to work under stress.

• Ability to influence people.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in relevant field is preferred.

• Previous FMCG merchandising experience essential.

• Valid code 08 drivers’ licence and vehicle.

Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond