Field Marketing Supervisor

Job Overview

The Field Marketing Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising field-based marketing activities within an allocated territory. The role focuses on managing pamphlet distribution teams, identifying high-traffic marketing locations, building relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring the effective execution of local marketing campaigns and brand activations.

This is a hands-on role requiring regular travel within the territory and active engagement with shopping centres, taxi ranks, business districts, community organisations and other strategic marketing locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of pamphlet distributors and promoters.
• Identify and secure high-visibility distribution and activation locations.
• Build relationships with shopping centres, taxi associations, property managers and local stakeholders.
• Plan daily and weekly marketing activities and distribution schedules.
• Monitor staff attendance, productivity and performance in the field.
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing collateral, promotional items and branded materials.
• Support marketing campaigns, activations and community initiatives.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to field marketing teams.
• Prepare basic activity and performance reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a field marketing, promotions, sales support or supervisory role.
• Previous experience managing field-based teams.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Good knowledge of Pretoria and surrounding areas.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the territory.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Well organised and self-disciplined.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Reliable, energetic and proactive.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an energetic and street-smart individual who understands the local market, can effectively manage people in the field, build strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure that marketing activities are executed professionally and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outside of a traditional office environment and thrives on making things happen.