National Distribution Manager | Non Liquor

Red Bull Gruppe; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy drink company in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated leader to drive sales and ensure top market presence. This role requires strong sales experience in FMCG, along with excellent negotiation and analytical skills. A Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in the field are essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring a team, selecting partners, and managing growth strategies, ensuring the brand remains the #1 energy drink in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years sales experience in FMCG required.
• Strong analytical and financial understanding necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team towards market dominance.
• Select and negotiate with partners for growth.
• Implement price increases successfully.

Skills

Sales experience in FMCG

Understanding of RTM environment in South Africa

Track record of growing product distribution

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Leading and mentoring a team who is responsible for ensuring that RedBull is the #1 distributed energy drink in South Africa, by deriving and owning the strategy through horizontal and vertical reach opportunities.

RedBull should be available and within arm's reach to every consumer in South Africa every day and displayed in a premium way.

A key element to achieving this objective includes identifying, selecting, negotiating, and managing the right partners to ultimately deliver profitable and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with :

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6–8-years sales experience in FMCG
• Excellent understanding of RTM environment in South Africa / the region (ideally On-Premise RTM)
• Strong track record of growing product distribution in South Africa
• Clear understanding of markets, sales & distribution, competitor activity, consumer behavior
• Strong track record of successful price increase implementation
• Previous management / leadership role
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical and financial understanding
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
• Self-starter with initiative & attention to detail
• Well organized & able to handle multiple priorities in a relaxed manner
• Able to see tasks through from inception to completion
• Professional, focused, responsible & passionate approach to tasks – Excellent negotiation skills to lead negotiations with our partners

Travel

Where you'll be based

Johannesburg Gauteng, South Africa

Got what it takes?

In your application we want to see your personal style - what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

This job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job.

It is not an offer of employment and RedBull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application.