Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading global tobacco company focused on manufacturing and selling smoke-free products, with a commitment to transforming its business and reducing the harm caused by smoking.
Job overview
- Balance your customer universe (30% in-person, 50% hybrid, 20% remote) to maximize coverage and performance.
- Use digital engagement tools and back-office support to keep momentum across your portfolio.
- Build trusted relationships with store owners, managers, and frontline staff, ensuring brand visibility and category education.
- Implement cycle plans, stage brands effectively, and negotiate opportunities that accelerate growth.
- Deliver brand activations and retail events that spark consumer awareness and trial.
- Forecast and analyze territory data to identify gaps and opportunities, then act quickly to close them.
- Digital & Omni-Channel Expansion:
- Support the transition of stores into the Digital Base, ensuring retailers are equipped and engaged.
- Conduct both physical and virtual visits to digital outlets, ensuring growth in distribution and sales targets.
- Partner with digital engagement teams to drive adoption and improve retailer performance.
- Partnerships & Leadership
- Be responsible for third-party field managers and ensure flawless execution of cycle requirements.
- Provide feedback and insights to management on competitor activity and market trends.
- Uphold compliance and integrity standards across all trade activities.
- Please be noted that your working locations will be Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Langa and Mitchells Plein
Requirements
- Completed Matric
- Bachelor’s Degree/ Relevant Tertiary Qualification /Equivalent Work Experience
- A driver’s license that is valid for more than 12 months is required
- Minimum 3 years of sales experience within the FMCG / Pharma sector is key
- Confirmed experience in working independently
- Minimum 2 years validated experience as leader/manager of a process and/or people
- Experience using digital tools (POS, sales mobile application)
- Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong English Language proficiency
Method of Application
ApplicationInterested and qualified? Go to Philip Morris International on join.pmicareers.com to apply