Field Marketer for Namaqua Wines in Potchefstroom
Namaqua Wines · Potchefstroom, North West
Overview
Namaqua Wines is looking for a Field Marketer in Potchefstroom to manage merchandising and sales for independent and group clients. You will visit stores, take orders, maintain displays, and build customer relationships. This full time permanent role suits someone with FMCG and wine industry experience who enjoys being on the road and working with people. If you live in Potchefstroom and have a driver's licence, this could be your next step.
About the role
As a Field Marketer at Namaqua Wines, you will play a key role in keeping our products looking great and selling well in stores across the Potchefstroom area. You will report to the Sales Manager and work closely with store managers and clients to make sure our merchandising and sales efforts run smoothly.
Your day to day work will involve visiting independent and selected group clients to take orders, advise them on new products, and update product information. You will also keep an eye on what competitors are doing and share market insights with management. A big part of the role is maintaining display and merchandising standards, checking stock levels, and making sure shelves are clean and well organised. You will use FIFO principles for stock rotation and make sure pricing and promotional labels are correct.
You will also deal with customer complaints, help at trade shows and promotional events, and look for new customers to grow sales. Keeping good sales records and making sure the company vehicle is clean and well maintained are also part of your responsibilities.
Application notes: Candidates must reside in Potchefstroom or surrounding areas. A valid SA driver's licence and reliable transport are essential. No criminal record.
Requirements
- Matric or Grade 12 certificate
- At least 5 years of experience in sales and marketing
- Extensive experience in FMCG, specifically in the wine industry
- No criminal record
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliable transport and a valid SA driver's licence
- Must reside in Potchefstroom and surrounding areas
Responsibilities
- Visit independent and selected group clients to take orders and advise on new products
- Report competitor activities and market intelligence to management
- Maintain display and merchandising standards in stores
- Count stock, calculate replenishment needs, and apply FIFO stock rotation
- Ensure correct pricing and placement of product information labels
- Deal with customer and consumer complaints and maintain customer relationships
- Participate in trade shows, conferences, and promotional work
- Find and contact potential new customers while keeping sales records
- Keep the company vehicle clean, check oil and tyre pressure, and ensure services are up to date
Benefits
Company laptop, employee discount, cellphone allowance, training, company car, paid annual leave, car allowance, incentives
Job details
- Organisation
- Namaqua Wines
- Location
- Potchefstroom, North West
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This Field Marketer role at Namaqua Wines is a great fit if you have solid sales and merchandising experience in FMCG and know the wine industry. The job is based in Potchefstroom, so living nearby is important. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your years of sales experience and any wine or liquor industry work you have done. Highlight that you have a valid driver's licence and your own transport, as you will be on the road visiting stores. In an interview, be ready to talk about how you have handled stock rotation, dealt with customer complaints, and grown sales in previous roles. Show that you are organised, friendly, and comfortable working with different store managers. Because the role involves a company vehicle, you may be asked about your driving record and ability to keep a vehicle in good condition. Bring your matric certificate and driver's licence to the interview if you are shortlisted.
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