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Retail Support Representative - FMCG (Maltese-Speaking)
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About Our Client

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Our Client is an established Maltese food producer that works alongside local suppliers to obtain fresh, carefully selected ingredients. The Company maintains rigorous standards across product quality, food safety and workplace hygiene.

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Role Overview

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Heroix is collaborating with our Client to recruit a Retail Support Representative for its food production business. This varied position combines visits to retail outlets with office-based reporting, helping the Business strengthen product presentation, gather valuable market intelligence and support commercial initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

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Retail Outlet Visits: Visit supermarkets and independent shops across Malta to review product availability, presentation and overall retail conditions.
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Commercial Campaigns: Contribute to specific sales projects and promotional activities allocated by the Business Development Department.
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Merchandising Support: Help the sales team maintain attractive, well-organised displays that follow the approved layouts, brand requirements and campaign instructions.
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Stock Monitoring: Review inventory levels, sales movement and shelf availability, recommending additional stock where demand indicates that replenishment is needed.
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Product Checks: Examine date rotation, freshness, refrigeration temperatures and shelf condition to help protect product quality.
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Market Intelligence: Record information about competitor prices, promotions, positioning and visibility, together with comments received from retailers and consumers.
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Customer Assistance: Respond to straightforward product or service enquiries and refer matters requiring further attention to the appropriate internal team.
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Display Materials: Ensure that signage, promotional items and other point-of-sale materials are presented neatly and used correctly.
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Promotional Events: Assist with the preparation of tasting sessions, retail promotions and other brand-related events whenever required.
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Business Opportunities: Identify prospective customers, newly opened stores, changes in outlet ownership and possibilities to introduce a wider selection of products to existing accounts.
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Account Observations: Highlight shifts in customer purchasing behaviour, product performance, concerns raised by retailers and potential commercial opportunities.
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Reporting: Prepare clear daily or weekly updates containing both numerical findings and observations collected during outlet visits.
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Product Transportation: Provide occasional assistance with moving goods between the Company and its customers when requested by the Quality Assurance Team.
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Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

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Education: A formal academic qualification is not essential; practical knowledge gained through relevant merchandising or field-based work will be valued.
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Driving Requirements: A valid Category B driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential.
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Experience: Applicants should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in FMCG merchandising or a comparable retail support position.
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Language Skills: Fluency in both Maltese and English is essential for this role.
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Communication Skills: Able to communicate clearly and professionally with shop personnel, customers, sales colleagues and other internal departments.
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Interpersonal Skills: Friendly, approachable and comfortable developing positive working relationships across different retail environments.
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Technical Skills: Confident using Microsoft Excel for compiling reports and Microsoft Word for preparing basic documentation. Knowledge of planograms and retail presentation practices is also required.
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Organisation: Capable of planning outlet visits, managing information accurately and completing reports within the expected timeframes.
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Self-Motivated: Comfortable carrying out fieldwork independently with limited supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
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Problem-Solving: Able to recognise retail issues, gather the relevant facts and communicate practical recommendations or escalate concerns appropriately.
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Attention to Detail: Careful when examining prices, dates, stock quantities, shelf presentation and promotional compliance.
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Physical Capability: Fit enough to handle and reposition crates of products safely when the duties require it.
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What's on Offer

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Compensation: A competitive base salary.
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Working Hours: This is a full-time position with working days between Monday and Saturday. The employee will spend part of the day visiting retail outlets across Malta before returning to the office in the afternoon.
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Car Allowance: A monthly allowance will be provided for the use of the employee’s personal vehicle while performing work duties.
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Vehicle Insurance: The employee will be covered under the Company’s insurance when using their own car for authorised business travel.
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Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and expanding company.
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What Heroix Offers

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Confidentiality and Discretion: Your job search will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
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CV Review: Receive candid and constructive feedback to enhance your CV.
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Interview Planning: Get personalised preparation sessions before your interviews.
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Cultural Fit Assessment: Understand the Company’s culture to determine whether it is the right environment for you.
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Long Term: Gain insight into the position and the Business to support a stable, long-term career move.
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Exclusive Opportunities: Access a broader range of employment opportunities.
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Personalised Candidate Profile: Stand out through a detailed profile showcasing your strengths and capabilities.
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Ongoing Support and Guidance: Benefit from continuous assistance throughout your job search.
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Networking Opportunities: Take advantage of our extensive network of industry contacts to discover exclusive vacancies.
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Time Efficiency: Save time and effort through our efficient recruitment approach.
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Tailored Job Matching: Find roles suited to your experience, abilities and professional goals.
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Feedback Loop: Receive regular updates and feedback concerning the progress of your application.
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