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The South African Breweries Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in South Africa is seeking a sales representative to achieve growth in volumes and market share. The ideal candidate has a degree, experience in a sales or FMCG environment, and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include managing distributors, ensuring product visibility, and monitoring competition. The role is integral to sustaining market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment.
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver's license.
• Local area knowledge is a requirement.
• Basic computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas.
• Manage and supervise distributors for orders and payment.
• Ensure IB products are available in stock at retail outlets.
• Ensure effective merchandising of brands in outlets.
• Monitor recommended pricing of products at sales outlets.
• Closely monitor competitive actions.

Skills

Sales targets achievement

Distributor management

Product availability monitoring

Merchandising

Market competition monitoring

Administration skills

Education

3-year degree qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Purpose

The key purpose of this job is 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

Minimum Requirements

• 3-year degree qualification
• 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
• Excellent administration skills

Additional Information

Band: X

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

Company Overview

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 ... and supports a beer economy 'from seed to sip' of over ... 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.