Business Development Representative - Polokwane Depot

The South African Breweries Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries Ltd is seeking a results-driven sales professional in Polokwane to grow volumes and market share. The role focuses on market-driven service, distributor management, and ensuring availability of IB PLC products in assigned outlets.

Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, monitoring pricing, and staying ahead of competitors while leveraging local market knowledge and strong administration skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas.
• Manage and supervise distributors (order, payment, re-distribution).
• Ensure IB products are available in stock 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

Basic computer literacy

Local area knowledge

Excellent administration skills

Education

3-year degree qualification

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.