We’re purpose-led people, whether in-store or online, behind the scenes or in client conversations, every role creates value. Join our global team with more than 90,000 people working across 60 countries, to help the world’s most loved brands win at the point of purchase. Through creativity, innovation and executional excellence – we build a better future, for our people, our clients and the communities we serve.
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Why join Smollan?
At Smollan, you do not just build a career. You create impact at scale. We combine the agility of an entrepreneurial spirit with global footprint reach, giving you the space to shape the future of commerce across leading retail environments working with the world’s most recognised brands. Working at Smollan, means you can tap in intentionally and live our guiding principles:
Make it yours
Feel empowered to take ownership, create value and make a meaningful impact.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Experience the accountability, ownership and agility of a business that empowers our people to deliver real impact.
EXPLORE CREATIVELY
Work with leading Global Brands to design market-leading digital commerce, shopper engagement, brand activations and retail execution solutions.
Build Relationships That Last
Work in an environment built on trust, collaboration & belonging.
RETAIL TRANSFORMATION
Partner with the world's most recognised brands and retailers to help them create value at every shopper touchpoint.
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
Collaborate across more than 60 markets, gaining exposure to diverse global clients, cultures and strategic business challenges.
Strive For Growth
Access opportunities, experiences and support that unlock growth.
DATA & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Work alongside industry specialists leveraging data, advanced technology, AI and commerce solutions to solve complex retail challenges.
GROWTH THROUGH EXPERIENCE
Build specialised skills through cross-functional projects, direct client exposure and opportunities to contribute beyond your everyday role.
FIND THE RIGHT TEAM FOR YOU
Field sales, merchandising, retail execution, shelf availability, brand representation and account management.
Brand activations, shopper engagement, experiential marketing, creative services, retail design and digital commerce.
Data analytics, retail intelligence, software engineering, artificial intelligence, enterprise technology and technology operations.
Finance, talent and human resources, strategy, governance, legal, procurement and supply chain roles.
Smollan offers frontline, operational, creative, technical and corporate career opportunities. Available roles vary by country and market.
Meet our People
Take a peek into Life at Smollan. Meet our global team members and hear their stories of growth, ownership and connection across the world
OUR CULTURE CREATES A THRIVING ENVIRONMENT
Culture is what we do. It shows in our decisions, our conversations and how we treat our clients and each other. Our Guiding Principles are the living expression of how we work and win together.
Benefits We Offer
We set you up for career success and support our people throughout every career and life milestone.
- Learning and development programmes
- Healthcare and wellbeing resources
- Hybrid working environments
- Personal leave
- Engagement with a listening culture
- Seamless onboarding pathways
- Clear performance goals and excellence
- Innovative reward and recognition
- Global network connections and career exposure
- Collaborative innovation projects
Inclusion and Impact
Whoever you are, you’re welcome at Smollan
We are committed to building an organisation that represents diverse groups, where everyone is treated equally and feels respected, valued and safe to grow.
People development at Smollan
Creating Opportunities Through Household Hope
We look beyond traditional boundaries to create positive social impact.
Through our Household Hope initiative, we create employment pathways, training resources and career opportunities for unemployed individuals in the communities we serve.
Our accolades
We're proud to be recognised globally for being an industry-leading employer in
Smollan fast facts
100
almost 100 years of retail heritage
60
operations in 60 countries
500+
trusted by 500+ leading global and local brands
125k+
retail outlets visited daily
90k+
our people delivering excellence around the world
4m+
data points captured daily across retail channels
Frequently Asked Questions
Smollan is a people-focused global retail solutions business whose culture is guided by three principles: Make It Yours, Build Relationships That Last, and Strive for Growth.
Employees are encouraged to take ownership, make decisions, solve problems and keep learning. Whether working in a store, in the field, in an office or remotely, team members collaborate to create value for clients, brands, shoppers and communities.
Smollan values progress over perfection and supports people who take initiative, build strong working relationships and focus on delivering meaningful results.
Smollan offers frontline, operational, creative, technical and corporate career opportunities across its global retail solutions business. Available roles vary by country and market and may include:
- Sales and Merchandising: Field sales, merchandising, retail execution, shelf availability, brand representation and account management.
- Activation and Experience: Brand activations, shopper engagement, experiential marketing, creative services, retail design and digital commerce.
- Data and Technology: Data analytics, retail intelligence, software engineering, artificial intelligence, enterprise technology and technology operations.
- Corporate Functions: Finance, talent and human resources, strategy, governance, legal, procurement and supply chain roles.
Candidates can view current vacancies for specific role requirements, locations and working arrangements on Smollan Job Vacancies.
Smollan is a global retail solutions business with more than 90,000 employees, combining international scale with an entrepreneurial culture built around ownership, relationships and growth.
Employees work across different retail environments and may gain experience supporting leading local and international brands. Depending on their role and location, employees can develop practical and professional skills across areas including retail execution, activation, data, technology and corporate functions.
Operations, responsibilities and career opportunities vary by business area, role and country.
Smollan supports employee development through structured onboarding, functional training, personalised development planning, digital learning, leadership development, mentoring and coaching.
Learning opportunities are designed to build role-specific, professional and leadership capabilities. Employees may also develop through stretch assignments, projects and practical on-the-job experience.
Development opportunities vary according to an employee’s role, location and business needs.
Yes. Smollan offers graduate programmes, internships, learnerships and trainee opportunities in selected markets.
These programmes are designed to help students, graduates and other early-career candidates gain practical experience, develop workplace skills and explore longer-term career opportunities within the business.
Programme availability, eligibility requirements and application dates vary by country and market. Current opportunities are advertised through Smollan’s official careers channels.
Smollan is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds feel respected, valued and able to grow. Diverse perspectives are encouraged across the business, helping to build stronger teams and better ways of working. This commitment extends beyond the workplace through initiatives such as Household Hope, which creates pathways into training, first-time employment and longer-term career opportunities for people from underserved communities. Operating across South Africa, Greater Africa, India and Pakistan, the programme has helped create more than 26,000 jobs.
The Smollan hiring process varies by role and country, but candidates can generally expect several stages:
- Online application: Find an advertised position and submit your CV or résumé.
- Initial conversation: A member of the talent team may contact you to discuss your experience, interests and availability.
- Interview and assessment: Selected candidates may meet the hiring manager and, depending on the role, complete a practical, behavioural or technical assessment.
- Offer and pre-employment checks: Successful candidates receive an offer, subject to any checks required for the role or local market.
- Onboarding: New employees are introduced to their role, goals, team and working environment.
The exact process, timing and assessment requirements depend on the position and country.
Candidates can find and apply for current Smollan vacancies through the opportunities listed on the Smollan Job Vacancies page.
Global and selected local opportunities are also available through Smollan’s Job Vacancies page, which helps candidates identify the relevant country or regional operation and recruitment channels. Candidates can also follow the official Smollan LinkedIn page for company updates and advertised opportunities and use the Smollan offices page to identify the relevant country or regional operation.
Smollan is a global retail solutions business whose operations span more than 60 global markets. Its teams support clients, brands, retailers and shoppers across Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, Europe, South and East Asia, and South America.
Career opportunities vary by country and may include field, retail, office, technology and corporate roles. Candidates can use Smollan’s Job Vacancies page , Offices pages and Official LinkedIn to explore current opportunities and operations by market.
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