Business Development Representative - Polokwane Depot

The South African Breweries; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking a results-driven sales professional based in Polokwane to drive growth in volumes and market share. You will manage distributors, ensure a full product range is stocked, and oversee chilled IBPLC units in key outlets.

You will monitor prices and keep a close eye on competitor actions, leveraging local knowledge to stay ahead. The role requires a 3-year degree, 2+ years FMCG sales experience, a Code 8 license, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3-year degree qualification required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in sales/marketing/FMCG.
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver's license.
• Basic computer literacy with MS Office.
• Strong local area knowledge.
• Excellent administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas.
• Manage and supervise distributors.
• Ensure products are available in stock at outlets.
• Place and maintain chiller units for IBPLC products at outlets.
• Monitor pricing at sales outlets.
• Track competitor actions and respond accordingly.

Skills

Sales experience

Distributor management

Stock management

Pricing monitoring

Competition tracking

Local area knowledge

Education

Three-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?

key purpose of this role is to work towards achieving growth in volumes sold growth in market share and increasedcompetitiveness through providing market driven differentiated service that builds sustainable competitiveness within clearly identifiedsegments.

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

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