FMCG Market Developer – Informal Trade

The BEverage COMpany; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BevCo is seeking a Market Development Representative for informal trade, based in Bela-Bela with deep local market knowledge. You will build relationships with spaza shops, mini-supermarkets and tuckshops, driving BevCo’s growth in the defined area.

You will work to seed BevCo’s portfolio, service outlets weekly, and coordinate with wholesalers and distributors to promote BevCo products while ensuring merchandising and pricing standards are followed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4.
• Up to 2 years’ experience (Operational Execution) FMCG, experience in sales.
• Basic knowledge of PC, or potential to acquire it.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage and open relationships with informal retailers on behalf of BevCo to seed its portfolio.
• Build and retain an active base of informal retail clients and service that base weekly/monthly.
• Facilitate BevCo purchases from local wholesalers, bulk breakers, or distributors.
• Ensure company assets (refrigeration; signage) are managed per BevCo governance requirements.
• Support sales and distribution targets into informal retail channels.
• Assist in executing area marketing plans (activations, promotions, POSM).
• Ensure BevCo merchandising and pricing compliance standards are maintained.

Skills

Grade 12

FMCG sales experience

Basic PC knowledge

Education

Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4

Job description

BevCo is seeking a Market Development Representative for informal trade, based in Bela-Bela with deep local market knowledge. You will build relationships with spaza shops, mini-supermarkets and tuckshops, driving BevCo’s growth in the defined area.

You will work to seed BevCo’s portfolio, service outlets weekly, and coordinate with wholesalers and distributors to promote BevCo products while ensuring merchandising and pricing standards are followed.