Sales Merchandisers and Product Promoters

Job Overview

Smart Foods Limited is seeking motivated and well-groomed female professionals to join our team as Sales Merchandisers and Product Promoters. This role focuses on promoting our soy and coconut-based products across supermarkets and retail outlets in Uganda. You will be responsible for educating customers, managing product displays, and driving sales growth through direct customer engagement.

As a key member of our field team, you will represent our brand in various retail environments, ensuring products are attractively displayed and well-stocked. Your efforts will directly contribute to increasing market share and building long-term customer relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates looking to launch their careers in sales and marketing.

The position offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. You will interact with diverse customers, support marketing initiatives, and gain valuable hands-on experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Smart Foods Limited values energy, professionalism, and a results-driven attitude in its team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate customers on the health benefits and nutritional value of soy and coconut products through engaging conversations and product demonstrations.
• Manage inventory levels by monitoring stock, preventing product expiries, and ensuring timely replenishment on supermarket shelves.
• Create and maintain attractive, eye-catching shelf displays that follow brand guidelines and maximize product visibility to shoppers.
• Drive sales growth by actively promoting products, identifying customer needs, and closing sales opportunities during field assignments.
• Support marketing and social media activities by gathering customer feedback, reporting market trends, and assisting with promotional events.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with retail store owners, managers, and regular customers to foster brand loyalty.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets through consistent performance, effective negotiation, and proactive customer engagement strategies.
• Provide regular field reports on market activities, competitor observations, and customer insights to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Must have graduated between 2022 and 2025, ensuring recent and relevant academic knowledge in sales and marketing principles.
• Fluent in both English and Luganda, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage diverse customer groups.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to new environments, and professionally represent a brand in various retail settings.
• Availability for field work and willingness to travel to different supermarket assignments across Uganda as required by the role.

Desirable

• Previous experience in product promotion, merchandising, or retail sales, particularly within the food and beverage or FMCG sector.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and health benefits associated with plant-based products like soy and coconut.
• Familiarity with supermarket operations, shelf management best practices, and retail merchandising techniques.
• Experience using basic digital tools for reporting, such as smartphones for data collection and social media platforms for engagement.
• Demonstrated success in achieving targets in previous roles, showing a results-oriented mindset and drive for performance.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive base salary ranging from 400,000 to 500,000 Ugx per month, providing a stable income foundation for your living expenses.
• Daily lunch and transport allowances provided to support your field work and ensure you can focus on your duties without logistical concerns.
• Attractive performance-based commission structure that rewards high achievers with significant additional earnings based on sales results.
• Opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and customer relationship management within a growing Ugandan company.
• Professional development through training on product knowledge, sales techniques, and brand representation to enhance your career prospects.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV along with copies of academic certificates and a brief cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please ensure all documents are clear and legible before submission. Please apply now by clicking the link below.

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