BDR Pipeline (Potchefstroom Depot)

The South African Breweries Ltd; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries Ltd is seeking a Sales professional in Potchefstroom to drive volume growth and market share through market-driven service and strategic distributor management. You will ensure product availability, pricing integrity, and optimal placement of IB PLC chillers in key outlets.

Candidates should have a 3-year degree, at least 2 years in FMCG sales, a valid Code 8 driver’s licence, and strong administration and Microsoft Office skills. Local market knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-year degree required.
• At least 2 years' experience in sales/marketing/FMCG.
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver’s licence.
• Basic computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Local area knowledge required.
• Excellent administration skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Local area knowledge

Administration skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Three-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas.
• Manage and supervise distributors of assigned sector (order, payment, re‑distribution).
• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock (complete range) in the customers and retail outlets.
• Ensure chillers are properly placed in the performing outlet and used exclusively for IB PLC products in the assigned sector.
• Monitor the recommended price of our product at sales outlets.
• Closely monitor actions of the competition.

Qualifications

• 3‑year degree qualification.
• At least 2 years' experience in sales/marketing/FMCG environment.
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver’s licence.
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Local area knowledge is a requirement.
• Excellent administration skills.

EEO Statement

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