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Modern Trade Manager
| Remuneration: | basic plus commission |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Job level: | Mid/Senior |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Company: | Ad Talent Africa |
Job description
Who are we- Fast-growing FMCG business in the beverage space
- Focused on strong brands, retail partnerships, and execution excellence
- National footprint across key retail chains
Who are we looking for
- Experienced Modern Trade Manager with FMCG background (beverages preferred)
- Strong existing relationships with national retail buyers (essential)
- Commercially savvy, relationship-driven, and results-focused
- Confident negotiator with the ability to influence at all levels
- Own and manage national retail accounts
- Drive sales, product listings, and range expansion
- Negotiate pricing, promotions, and trading terms
- Develop and execute promotional grids aligned to retail cycles
- Ensure excellent in-store execution (shelf, coolers, displays)
- Manage merchandising teams and conduct regular store visits
- Collaborate with Marketing, Finance, and Logistics
- Track sales performance, forecasts, and promotional ROI
- 5+ years’ Modern Trade experience in FMCG
- Proven success in listings and sales growth
- Strong understanding of retail, promotions, and merchandising
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and travel nationally
- Valid driver’s license
Requirements
- Marketing
- Presentations
- Retail
- Sales
- Stakeholder Management
Posted on 13 Apr 09:49, Closing date 13 May
We are niched in the communications industry with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town from where we service all of South Africa, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the rest of the world. Our portfolios include Digital, Creative and Client Service in Advertising, Marketing, Media, Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
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