Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23 December 2025
Reference Number: Not Provided
About Pedros
Pedros is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing FMCG and retail brands, known for delivering high-quality products, exceptional customer value, and a rapidly growing national footprint. As we expand our retail product range into major chain stores across South Africa and selected regional markets, we are committed to building a strong commercial backbone that supports sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Position Overview
The Commercial Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting retail sales expansion, merchandising execution, and commercial operations. This hybrid role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment and excels in data accuracy, sales coordination, retail execution, and commercial documentation.
You will work closely with internal teams, retail buyers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure smooth commercial operations, strong product visibility, and accurate reporting that drives business performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales & Merchandising Support
- Develop and execute sales strategies to drive retail growth targets.
- Build strong relationships with buyers, store managers, and key retail partners.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviour.
- Implement effective in-store merchandising and category management plans.
- Negotiate pricing, promotions, and trading terms.
- Work with internal teams on stock planning and visual merchandising.
2. Administrative Support
- Manage and maintain all commercial documentation, contracts, and agreements.
- Prepare quotations, pricing schedules, and customer correspondence.
- Assist with invoicing, purchase orders, and approval processes.
3. Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate commercial records, pricing updates, and sales data.
- Assist with dashboards and KPI reports for sales and budgeting.
- Monitor stock levels, budgets, and cost metrics.
4. Client & Supplier Liaison
- Coordinate orders, delivery timelines, and commercial documentation.
- Manage client queries, follow-ups, and resolution of issues.
- Communicate professionally and timeously with internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in retail sales and/or merchandising.
- Experience in FMCG environments is highly advantageous.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in reporting, commercial documentation, and administrative duties.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Core Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong commercial and retail understanding
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Organised, self-driven, and deadline-focused
- Able to work under pressure
- Strong relationship-building ability
Why Join Pedros?
- Fast-growing FMCG powerhouse with real career growth opportunities
- Vibrant, innovative working environment
- Exposure to national retail partners and commercial strategy
- Opportunity to contribute directly to market expansion
- Supportive team culture with ongoing development
POPIA Compliance
All applications will be handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and will not be shared without your consent.
How to Apply
Visit the official Pedros careers page to submit your application:
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