Tsepo Motume
Matatiele,South Africa
Summary
I joined the Smollan team under Parmalat PFS division (Durban KZN) in 2010 as Field Marketer in (Matatiele)and then promoted to an Area Marketer in 2015 and from there i was promoted to a field manager (Transkei region under KZN)
I moved to another Smollan division TBFS under Tiger Brands for Six months(Transkei region under KZN).I then moved back to Lactalis (LFS) in Eastern Cape.
Overview
4
4
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Lactalis South Africa
Pietermaritzburg KZN, South African
2025.06 - 2026.08
- Driving monthly in-store deals to enable in store promotions.
- Must have at least two to three in store promotions per store, depending on the store size and relationship.
- Developed strategies to enhance sales performances.
- Maintained company assets to ensure they were in excellent condition at all times.
- Negotiate new and existing listings in stores with store managers.
- Continuous monitoring of good service delivery in all stores.
- Addressed customer queries and complaints in person and via phone to foster positive relationships and ensure effective communication.
- Achieved company targets by implementing successful sales strategies.
- Reason for leaving.
- Retrenched 31.08.2026
Field Manager
Smollan - LFS (Lactalis field service)
Durban KZN - Transkei area and also EC region. , South African
2019.06 - 2023.10
- Communicated sales targets to field staff to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Negotiating new and existing listings in store with store management.
- Developed alternative strategies to boost sales and minimise wastage.
- Monitor competitors new innovations and report back to the company.
- Compile trade contact report for the client so that they are on the loop with all the developments.
- Manage field staff and Monitor their leave as it is a cost to the company.
- Reason for leaving
- Resigned 31.01.25
Field Manager
Smollan -Tiger Brands (TBFS)
Durban KZN - Transkei area.
2022.10 - 2023.02
- Performed similar duties as previous role in various locations.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Implemented innovative strategies across all store locations.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
- Addressed customer complaints with management, restoring confidence in company services.
- Reason for leaving
- I got an offer back to Lactalis ( LFS) EC
Area Marketer
Smollan- Parmalat (PFS)
Durban KZN - Transkei area., South African
2016.01 - 2017.06
- Delivered and implemented point of sale and interruption (POS) systems in stores, enhancing customer engagement.
- Ensured all stores within my call cycle maintained optimal presentation and organisation, contributing to improved customer experience.
- Assumed responsibilities of field managers during their absence to ensure continuity in store operations.
- Reported regularly to field manager on developments and issues in stores, facilitating timely resolution and support.
- Making sure i give support to the field staff with regards to any issues in trade.
- Reason for leaving
- I got promoted to Field Manager
Field Marketer/Merchandiser
Smollan -Parmalat field Services PFS
Matatiele EC
2010.02 - 2015.01
- Ordered stock for stores to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Ordering according to rate of sales (ROS)
- Monitored shelf condition regularly to maintain product quality and appeal.
- Maintained clean and fully stocked shelves to enhance customer experience.
- Executed stock rotation from the backup area to the sales floor.
- Reduced returns while driving sales through effective stock management.
- Reported issues and requested markdowns to avoid expired stock.
- Reason for leaving
- I got Promoted to Area Marketer
Education
Matric / Grade 12 - English,Sesotho, History, Geography ,Agricultural science
St Margaret SSS
Matatiele South Africa EC 1995.01 - 1999.11
Skills
- Teamwork
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Time Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Problem solving
- Ability to build relationships
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Isizulu
Advanced
C1
Southern Sotho
Proficient
C2
Isixhosa
Advanced
C1
Hobbies and Interests
- Rodin Inglis, LFS Eastern Cape, Rodin.inglis@smollan.com, 083 637 1432
- Mandie De Almeida, Tiger Brands TBFS, Mendie.dealmeida@tigerbrands.com, 083 649 3418
References
- Siyanda Thabethe
- Reginal Manager Lactalis SA KZN
- Siyanda.thabethe@za.lactalis.com
- 072 871 5588
- Rodin Inglis
- Reginal Manager LFS Eastern Cape
- 083 637 1432
- Imraan Gaffur
- Reginal Manager LFS Durban KZN.
- 083 637 1419
- Mandie De Almeida
- Reginal Manager Tiger Brands TBFS, Mendie.dealmeida@tigerbrands.com
- 083 649 3418
Timeline
Sales Representative
Lactalis South Africa
2025.06 - 2026.08
Field Manager
Smollan -Tiger Brands (TBFS)
2022.10 - 2023.02
Field Manager
Smollan - LFS (Lactalis field service)
2019.06 - 2023.10
Area Marketer
Smollan- Parmalat (PFS)
2016.01 - 2017.06
Field Marketer/Merchandiser
Smollan -Parmalat field Services PFS
2010.02 - 2015.01
Matric / Grade 12 - English,Sesotho, History, Geography ,Agricultural science
St Margaret SSS
1995.01 - 1999.11