Division:Marketmax

Region: Inland – City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality Ref No: Ref#293598

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Number of Vacancies: 1.00

Closing Date: 2025/07/17

Job Title: Field Operations Manager

Purpose of the Job

To manage all operational activities for the specified area’s FMCG retail and wholesale syndicated sales and merchandising services, ensuring that sales and merchandising standards are consistently met to optimise client product availability and representation in retail and wholesale outlets. The role will focus on driving consistent operational excellence, improving efficiency, maintaining high standards across synergised service operations and supporting the company’s growth and profitability objectives.

Minimum Requirements

Proven track record of driving operational efficiency, sales, and merchandising excellence in a complex, fast-paced environment. Experience in managing large, distributed teams and working with retail and wholesale partners across large areas.

National certificate in business administration, Retail Operations Management, or equivalent qualification 2 years of experience in operations within the retail and wholesale sector, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

Competencies :

• Planning and organising > Ability to establish a course of action for self or others to accomplish a specific goal through effective planning, appropriate assignment of personnel and appropriate allocation of other resources.
• Analysis > Proficiency in analysing data and making data-driven decisions.Communication > Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and to interact effectively with all levels of the organisation.
• Operational Excellence > In-depth understanding of operational processes and best practices in the FMCG sector and wholesale and retail environment.
• Flexibility > Adaptability to manage changing market conditions and operational demands.
• Customer Orientation > Commitment to meeting and exceeding client and shopper expectations.

Terms and Conditions:

1. Preference will be given to all suitably qualified applicants in line with the Group’s EE plan.

2. Should you possess ALL the inherent requirements outlined in the job specification, please apply via your Evolve profile or email your cv to recruitment@pns.co.za before the closing date.

3. If you have an Evolve profile, please do not apply via email. Submit your application directly on the system.

4. NB: Please list the job reference number on your application if applying via email.

5. Please indicate the city/area position for which are applying in your application.

6. No hard copy or faxed applications will be considered.