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Trade Development Representative (CT)

Philip Morris InternationalCape Town, ZA

3 days ago

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Job title : Trade Development Representative (CT)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : November 17, 2025

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At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’re transforming our business with one clear purpose : to deliver a smoke-free future. That means huge opportunities, bold ideas, and careers that grow as fast as our ambition.Joining our Sales & Marketing team feels like building a new business backed by the expertise of a global brand. If you thrive in omni-channel sales environments, love working with numbers, and are ready to influence the future of FMCG, this role is for you.

As a Trade Development Representative (TDR), you’ll lead a territory and drive commercial success across physical, hybrid, and digital channels. Your impact will be felt through :

Trade & Territory Management

Balance your customer universe (30% in-person, 50% hybrid, 20% remote) to maximize coverage and performance.

Use digital engagement tools and back-office support to keep momentum across your portfolio.

Build trusted relationships with store owners, managers, and frontline staff, ensuring brand visibility and category education.

Brand & Sales Growth

Implement cycle plans, stage brands effectively, and negotiate opportunities that accelerate growth.

Deliver brand activations and retail events that spark consumer awareness and trial.

Forecast and analyze territory data to identify gaps and opportunities, then act quickly to close them.

Digital & Omni-Channel Expansion :

Support the transition of stores into the Digital Base, ensuring retailers are equipped and engaged.

Conduct both physical and virtual visits to digital outlets, ensuring growth in distribution and sales targets.

Partner with digital engagement teams to drive adoption and improve retailer performance.

Partnerships & Leadership

Be responsible for third-party field managers and ensure flawless execution of cycle requirements.

Provide feedback and insights to management on competitor activity and market trends.

Uphold compliance and integrity standards across all trade activities.

Please be noted that your working locations will be Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Langa and Mitchells Plein

Who We’re Looking For

Completed Matric

Bachelor’s Degree / Relevant Tertiary Qualification / Equivalent Work Experience

A driver's license that is valid for more than 12 months is required

Minimum 3 years of sales experience within the FMCG / Pharma sector is key

Confirmed experience in working independently

Minimum 2 years validated experience as leader / manager of a process and / or people

Experience using digital tools (POS, sales mobile application)

Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong English Language proficiency

Skills & Knowledge

Ability to multi-task and deliver on multiple key topics

Resolving conflicts / Problem-solving skills

Strong level of Numeracy and analytical ability and financial literacy

Competencies

Logic and Problem Solving

Critical thinking

Sales and Commercial Knowledge

Sales Territory Management

Business Sense

Ability to sell ideas / influence / negotiate

Building trust and accountability with diverse partners

Planning and delivering results

Learning orientation

Decision Making under Pressure and taking ownership of decisions

Ability to mentor and develop others

What we offer

Our success depends on our dedicated employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can :

Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.

Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.

Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.

Take pride in delivering our promise to society : to deliver a smoke-free future.

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