Business Development Representative 1

The South African Breweries; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries in East London is seeking a field sales professional to drive growth, manage distributors, and ensure product availability in the IBPLC segment across assigned areas.

The role requires a 3-year degree, 2+ years FMCG sales experience, a valid Code 8 license, and strong administration skills. Located in East London, the position is band X and an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

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 chiller 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

Local area knowledge

Microsoft Office

Administration skills

Education

3-year degree qualification

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 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 (order, payment, re-distribution)

• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock (complete range) in the customers and retail outlets

• Ensure chiller 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 sales/marketing/FMCG environment

• Valid unendorsed Code 8 drivers' license

• Basic computer literacy and experiencing working with Microsoft Office

• Local area knowledge is a requirement

• Excellent administration skills

Additional Information:

• Band: X

• Location: East London

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