Business Development Representative 1

The South African Breweries; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries in Worcester is seeking a proactive sales-focused professional to drive growth in volumes and market share. You will supervise distributors, ensure product availability across channels, and monitor pricing while maintaining strong local market knowledge.

Join SAB to leverage your FMCG, sales and admin skills in a challenging environment, with opportunities to advance and contribute to strategic brand growth in the Eastern Cape region.

Qualifications

• 3-year degree qualification is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in sales/marketing/FMCG.
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver's license.
• Basic computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Local area knowledge is required.
• 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

Sales experience

Marketing experience

FMCG knowledge

Administrative skills

Local area knowledge

Driver's license (Code 8)

Computer literacy

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: Worcestor

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