CLINTON VUKILE
Merchandiser
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Dynamic Merchandiser with hands-on FMCG experience at Lactalis South Africa, skilled in driving product availability, enhancing shelf visibility, and fostering strong customer relationships. Expertise in stock control, promotional strategies, new product development launches, pricing support, and retail execution ensures optimal sales performance. Detail-oriented and proficient in monitoring inventory levels and predicting product demand, with a talent for creatively conceptualizing engaging displays that captivate consumers. Committed to leading by example, swiftly resolving store-level challenges while upholding brand standards and maximizing market impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Lactalis South Africa
12.2023 - Current
- Execute field marketing plans across assigned stores.
- Manage stock rotation using FIFO and FEFO to reduce waste.
- Monitor stock levels and prevent out of stocks.
- Optimize shelf space to increase product visibility and sales.
- Support new product launches and in store promotions.
- Collect TRP and competitor pricing data.
- Request markdowns to clear slow moving stock.
- Conduct customer surveys and gather feedback.
- Build strong relationships with store managers and staff.
- Resolve store level issues quickly.
- Maintain high standards of punctuality and reporting accuracy.
Videographer
Multichoice Supersport Schools
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Filmed and edited sports content for school events.
- Managed production schedules and on site coordination.
- Delivered branded video content on tight deadlines.
Education
Diploma - Marketing Management
Motheo College
Bloemfontein12.2018
High School - undefined
Alexandra High School
01.2007
Skills
Field marketing execution
Retail merchandising
Stock rotation, FIFO, FEFO
Product availability control
Shelf space optimization
NPD launches and promotions
Pricing and markdown requests
Customer relationship management
Sales data reporting
Team coordination
Store compliance audits
Problem solving
Time management
Interests
Sports, Market trends, Media, Photography
Timeline
Merchandiser
Lactalis South Africa
12.2023 - Current
Videographer
Multichoice Supersport Schools
04.2022 - 12.2022
High School - undefined
Alexandra High School
Diploma - Marketing Management
Motheo College
KEY STRENGTHS FOR A FIELD MARKETER ROLE
- Strong retail execution and store discipline
- Sales driven mindset
- Field data collection and reporting
- Promotion and NPD rollout support
- Pricing and markdown control
- Customer service focus
- Team coordination and mentoring
- High reliability and work ethic
References
- Bruce, Malinga, Senior Technical Town Planner, 061 441 0220, Msunduzi Municipality
- Lwazi, Mntungwa, Senior Representative, 082 789 6407, Coca Cola
- Abdullah Hattia, Supervisor,083 928 6989, Supersave