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Petrus Mvula

Petrus Mvula

Field Manager
Rustenburg

Summary

A highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence Seeking a challenging position where I can use my skills and experience to make a significant contribution to the company's success.

Experienced with managing field operations, ensuring project timelines, and optimizing resource allocation. Utilizes strategic planning and team leadership to drive project success. Track record of effective problem-solving and maintaining high standards in dynamic environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Field Manager

Smollan-Lactalis
10.2022 - Current
  • MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Report directly into - Regional Manager Direct reports - 24 x Merchandisers Indirect Reports - None Internal & External Stakeholders - Retail Key Accounts, Shoprite Checkers Group, PnP, Spar, Independent stores and Boxer Group, Wholesalers and OK Grocer. Sales Channel - Independent stores, Retail, Macro stores, and Wholesalers stores. Category –Groceries [FMCG] Area responsible for - Rustenburg- Brits, Swartruggens, Sun City and surroundings. Krugersdorp, Marikana and surroundings. Key Responsibilities: - Pro-Active Operational Excellence Business Insights and Execution Teamwork and Self-Management Stakeholder Engagement People Management Manage Promotional Activity Achieve POP Objectives Monitor New Innovations Efficient Achievement of Targets Control Expenses REASON FOR LEAVING: Still employed

RTL

Smollan-Heineken fieldservices
02.2019 - 09.2022
  • MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Report directly into - Field Manager Direct reports - 8 x Merchandisers Indirect Reports - None Internal & External Stakeholders - Retail KAMS, Spar Channel, Shoprite Checkers Group , PnP, Independent stores, and Boxer group. Sales Channel – Independent stores, Retail, Macro stores, and Wholesalers stores. Category - Liquor industry Area responsible for - Northwest, Potchefstroom, Parys, Klerksdorp and surrounding, Bothaville, Vryburg, Mafikeng and Lichtenburg and surroundings. Sales budget responsible for - None Key Responsibilities: - Optimize stock levels, monitor slow/fast sellers and take appropriate action Consistent quality checks, responding to poor quality or damaged stock Ensure stock rotation Keep area/shelves clean, tidy and uncluttered Identify opportunities to cross-merchandise and implement Communicate and achieve brand objectives Management of out of stock, stock Effective sales management Manage returns Provide feedback regarding store-specific issues Manage stock levels Manage sales targets by monitoring Monitor and communicate pricing in stores, investigating identified discrepancies Confirmation of pricing and list price by the cycle deal sheet Assist Field Manager in new account applications Implement sales promotional programs Communicate promotional activity Communication of pack changes and new product innovation Conduct and communicate ranging exercises by to trade sector Effective Self-Management Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistent and accurately maintained Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures Plan and prioritize, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organizational needs Key Competencies Critical Competencies Showing Resilience Communicating Information Evaluating Problems Important Competencies Optimize stock levels, monitor slow/fast sellers and take appropriate action. Consistent quality checks, responding to poor quality or damaged stock Ensure stock rotation Keep area/shelves clean, tidy and uncluttered Identify opportunities to cross-merchandise and implement Communicate and achieve brand objectives Management of stocks Effective sales management Manage returns. Provide feedback regarding store-specific issues Manage stock levels Manage sales targets by monitoring Monitor and communicate pricing in stores, investigating identified discrepancies Confirmation of pricing and list price by the cycle deal sheet Assist Field Manager in new account applications Implement sales promotional programs Communicate promotional activity Communication of pack changes and new product innovation Conduct and communicate ranging exercises by trade sector. Effective Self Management Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistent and accurately maintained Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures Plan and prioritize, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organizational needs Key Competencies Critical Competencies Showing Resilience Communicating Information Evaluating Problems Important Competencies

Field Marketer

Pack n' Stack-Nestle
07.2011 - 01.2019
  • MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Report directly into - Field Manager Direct reports - 2 x Merchandiser Indirect Reports - None Internal & External Stakeholders - Retail KAMs, Shoprite Checkers Group, Pick n Pay, Independent stores and Boxer Group, Spar Channel and Wholesalers. Sales Channel – Independent stores, Retail, Macro stores, and Wholesalers stores. Category – Groceries [FMCG] Area responsible for - Johannesburg – Lenasia, Lenasia south, Kliptown, Southgate Mall. Sales budget responsible for - None Key Responsibilities: - Responsible for stores Ordering Attention to customers complain. Shelves healthy Weekly reports Uplifting returns etc. Projects worked on and the outcomes/achievements thereof: Q&S Sales and Distribution – Horeca sales and Activation (moved with Section 197 and the idea could not be developed

Merchandiser

Smollan Sales and Marketing
01.2010 - 07.2011
  • Responsible for stores Ordering Attention to customers complain. Shelves healthy Weekly reports Uplifting returns, etc. REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion

learner

Smollan Sales and Marketing
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Fundamental trainings merchandising Stock rotations ETC
  • Learnership FMCG

Education

National Certificate NQF Level 2 - FMCG

Owl Training School
12.2010

Bcom - Financial Management

University of South Africa
09.2025

Higher Certificate - Marketing Management NQF 5

University of South Africa
12.2021

Matric - undefined

Mampho Secondary School
12.2007

Skills

  • Problem-solving

  • Time management

  • Teamwork

  • Leadership

  • Problem-solving

References

  • Mothibi, Principal, mothibi.M@manpho.org.co.za, 0539650908, Mampho Secondary School, Mampho.S.School
  • Mpho, Line Manager, mphomosethedi@pnp.co.comza, 0785043004, PacknStack
  • Storm, Radebe, RM, storm.radebe@smollan.com, 0768008071, Heineken fieldservices
  • Godfrey, M., Line Manager, Godfrey.Modisaotsile@smollan.com, 0636800688, Heineken fieldservices
  • Donavan, Dewee, line manager, Donovan.Dewee@smollan.co.com, 0823144970, Heineken Fieldservices
  • Godfrey, itumeleng, line Manager, Godfre.Itumeleng@Smollan.com, 0636838725, Heineken Field Services
  • Patience, Baloyi, RM, Patience.Baloyi@smolla..com, 072 158 1876, Lactalis
  • Patience, baloyi, RM, Patience.Baloyi@smollan.com, 0721581876, Smollan

Interests

Music, Reading

Certification

Certificate of excellence Lactalis

Timeline

Certificate of excellence Lactalis

06-2026

Field Manager

Smollan-Lactalis
10.2022 - Current

High Certificates in Marketing NQF l5

01-2020

Certificate of excellence Lactalis

03-2019

RTL

Smollan-Heineken fieldservices
02.2019 - 09.2022

Field Marketer

Pack n' Stack-Nestle
07.2011 - 01.2019

Merchandiser

Smollan Sales and Marketing
01.2010 - 07.2011

learner

Smollan Sales and Marketing
01.2009 - 12.2010

Bcom - Financial Management

University of South Africa

Higher Certificate - Marketing Management NQF 5

University of South Africa

Matric - undefined

Mampho Secondary School

National Certificate NQF Level 2 - FMCG

Owl Training School
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