BDR 1

The South African Breweries; George; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The South African Breweries in George seeks a Business Development Representative to drive sales growth, expand market share, and deliver differentiated service to identified segments. The role focuses on achieving targets, distributor coordination, stock availability, and brand visibility in retail outlets.

Minimum requirements include a 3-year degree, 2+ years’ FMCG sales experience, and a valid Code 8 driver’s license, with strong admin and Excel skills. Local market knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-year degree qualification required.
• 2+ years of experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment preferred.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Local area knowledge is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas.
• Manage and supervise Distributors (orders, payment, re-distribution).
• Ensure IB products are available in stock (complete range) in customers and retail outlets.
• Ensure merchandising (brand visibility) in the customers and retail outlets.
• Ensure chillers are properly placed and used exclusively for IBPLC products in the sector.
• Monitor the recommended price of our product at sales outlets.
• Closely monitor actions of the competition.

Skills

Sales experience in FMCG

Excellent administration

Local area knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

3-year degree qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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 is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.