Thabo Joja

Dynamic sales and merchandising professional with 10+ years of experience driving brand growth, customer engagement and FMCG in retail. Proven expertise in territory management, merchandise, execution and relationship building with consumer brands, delivering measurable results through marketing strategies and operational excellence.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Code 10 Courier driver - Workforce staffing (Takealot) - Cape Town, Western Cape

(2026-07)

• Deliveries and collections, order verification, loading and unloading, route planning optimization
• App and tech utilization
• Customer service
• Vehicle maintenance and safety
• Administration

Warehouse driver/general worker - Clydesdales Personnel Management agency - Cape Town, Western Cape

(2025-12)

Warehouse driver and general logistics worker handle the daily flow of goods in a supply chain physical, hands-on roles typically involve picking, packing, receiving stock, and executing safe deliveries.

Brand Sales Specialist - Sebenzela Market Solutions - Cape Town, Western Cape

(2020-03 - 2024-01)

Drive sales and brand visibility in township outlets through structured visits, effective merchandising, price compliance, stock management, competitors monitoring and build good strong customer relationships.

• Take responsibility for the company vehicle
• Responsible for the vehicle maintenance and day to day care of vehicle
• Adhere to company vehicle policy and procedure

Ambient Picker/Packer/Loader and Chilled Warehouse Assistant - Woolworths Warehouse (Pty) Ltd Gulf Agency - Montague Gardens, Western Cape

(2019-01 - 2020-01)

Ensure accuracy and safe handling of goods through picking, packing, stock management, quality checks and teamwork to meet operational dispatch targets.

Sales Representative - Diplomat SA (Procter and Gamble) - Cape Town, ZA

(2013-01 - 2018-12)

Ensure accurate market coverage and achieve sales targets by managing the retail outlets database, executing merchandising and marketing, initiatives, overseeing assets and providing insights for marketing strategies decisions. Using my own vehicle.

Merchandiser - Smollan Group (Unilever) - Cape Town, ZA

(2011-07 - 2012-12)

Drive sales and profitability by managing stock, optimizing displays. Analyzing market trends, collaborating with teams, and suppliers on pricing with merchandising strategies.

N3 - Certificate - False Bay College (2026-01 - 2027-12)

Certificate - Wholesale and Retail Operations - Diplomat SA (Procter and Gamble) (2016-01 - 2016-12)

N6 Certificate - Financial Management - False Bay College (2007-01 - 2010-12)

Grade 12 - Matric Certificate - Masiyile Senior Secondary School (2005-01 - 2005-12)