BDR 1

SAB; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Business Development Representative to drive sales growth and manage distributor relationships. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in sales and a valid driver's license. Join a team that dreams big and contributes significantly to the South African economy.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment.
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver’s license.
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas.
• Manage and supervise Distributors of assigned sector.
• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock.

Skills

Sales Target Achievement

Market Analysis

Distributor Management

Basic Computer Literacy

Local Area Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 29, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id 30082556

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The Key Purpose of the Business Development Representative is to be responsible to work towards achieving growth in volumes sold, growth in market share and increased competitiveness through providing market driven differentiated service that builds sustainable competitiveness within clearly identified segments.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas.
• Manage and supervise Distributors of assigned sector (orders, payment, re-distribution.
• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock (complete range) in the customers and retail outlets.
• Ensure merchandising (visibility of the brands in terms of POS and Chillers) in the customers and retail outlets.
• Ensure chillers are properly placed in the performing outlet and used exclusively for IBPLC products in the assigned sector.
• Monitor the recommended price of our product at sales outlets.
• Closely monitor actions of the competition.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver’s license
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office
• Local area knowledge is a requirement

Additional Information:

• Band: X

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements

About Us

The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going.

At SAB it’s always about more than the beer.

We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption.

SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish