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