Industry
FMCG
Smollan company profile
Smollan is a South African-founded global field marketing and commercial outsourcing company, providing in-store merchandising, sales force management, promotional execution, and retail data analytics services to major FMCG brands and retailers across South Africa and more than 50 global markets. The company manages the in-store execution function for brands that choose to outsource their trade marketing and merchandising operations to a specialist partner.
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Johannesburg (Head Office)South Africa
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What Smollan company profile research shows
Smollan is a South African-founded global field marketing and commercial outsourcing company, providing in-store merchandising, sales force management, promotional execution, and retail data analytics services to major FMCG brands and retailers across South Africa and more than 50 global markets. The company manages the in-store execution function for brands that choose to outsource their trade marketing and merchandising operations to a specialist partner.
Locations
Johannesburg (Head Office), Cape Town, Durban
Company size
18,000+
Role areas
Merchandiser, Field Sales Representative, Territory Manager
Typical pay
R5,500–R45,000/month
What the work may be like
Smollan's field environment is mobile, independently managed, and retail-floor-based — merchandisers and field representatives spend their days in stores executing brand plans rather than sitting in offices. This suits candidates who prefer varied physical work and direct retail environments.
Office-based account management roles are data-driven and client-facing, managing complex brand portfolios. The company's global scale creates a sense of international connection even in local field roles.
Hiring and application process
Candidates apply online via the company website or job portals. The process begins with an initial screening call, followed by one or two interview rounds with hiring managers and team leads.
Shortlisted applicants may complete skills assessments or presentations. Offers are extended after reference checks and background verification.
Who may be a good fit
- Candidates with Matric and a driver's licence who want FMCG field work representing major global brands across SA retail chains, and FMCG professionals seeking commercial outsourcing and trade marketing careers
- Exposure to major global FMCG brands (PepsiCo, Unilever, BAT) through outsourced trade management — an FMCG industry learning ground
- 18,000+ SA field staff creates genuine national geographic career mobility across regions and provinces
- International footprint across 50+ markets creates real career progression into African and global regional leadership
What candidates should verify
- • Field merchandising is mobile, physically active, and store-floor-based — not suitable for candidates seeking office-based work from day one
- • Field roles are geographically assigned — territory changes require management approval
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
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Smollan is a South African-founded global field marketing and commercial outsourcing company, providing in-store merchandising, sales force management, promotional execution, and retail data analytics services to major FMCG brands and retailers across South Africa and more than 50 global markets. The company manages the in-store execution function for brands that choose to outsource their trade marketing and merchandising operations to a specialist partner.
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