BDR 3

SAB; Port Shepstone; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

South African Breweries Pty (Ltd) seeks a dynamic Sales Executive to drive growth in volumes and market share across assigned sectors in KwaZulu-Natal, including Port Shepstone. You will manage distributors, ensure product availability and monitoring of pricing while leading teams and collaborating with internal departments.

The role requires a relevant degree and at least 2 years FMCG sales experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc. or HND in social sciences or any relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience in FMCG industry.
• Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of sales in FMCG.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Be dynamic and sociable; strong organisation and collaboration skills.
• Excellent oral and writing skills.

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.

Skills

Sales

FMCG

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

B.Sc. or HND in Social sciences or related discipline

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?

Key Purpose of this role 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:

• Minimum of B.Sc. or HND in Social sciences or any relevant discipline
• Minimum of (2) years Sales experience in FMCG Industry
• Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of Sales in FMCG
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office applications
• Be dynamic and sociable
• Good sense of organisation
• Have easy contact and a sense of collaboration
• Be a team leader
• Good oral and writing skills
• Be very predictable
• Ability to maintain good relations with other departments within the company
• Ability to listen and set an example to others
• Master sales techniques
• Ability to work under pressure
• React positively to constructive criticism
• Ability to comply with the instructions of his/her direct supervisor
• Sharing risks for security measures linked to logistics
• Responsible for entrusted working tools (vehicles, calculators, staplers etc.)
• Must do his/her utmost to achieve the objectives that will be fixed
• Must be punctual, self confident, self disciplined

Additional Information:

Band: IX South African Breweries Pty (Ltd) is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB Pty (Ltd) 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. 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 250 000 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