Sales Executive (FMCG - Beverages)

Ad Talent Africa; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 400.000 - 600.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary plus car allowance

Performance-based incentives

Growth opportunities

Creative, collaborative team environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Ad Talent Africa is seeking a Sales Executive to drive commercial expansion in Gauteng. You will manage key trade accounts, lead sales strategies, and collaborate with marketing to enhance brand visibility. The role requires 5+ years of sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a sales team.

Join a fast-growing, proudly South African beverage group dedicated to disrupting the industry and cultivating creative, bold ideas.

Competenze

• 5+ years of proven success in sales or business development.
• Experience in on-trade or beverage sales is a huge plus.
• Growth mindset and entrepreneurial drive.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Mansioni

• Build, manage, and grow key trade, retail, and hospitality accounts.
• Lead sales strategy and execution for existing and new brands.
• Partner with distributors and franchise groups to maximise reach.
• Collaborate with marketing to activate impactful campaigns.
• Track performance, analyse data, and shape future growth strategy.
• Lead and manage a sales team while executing with excellence.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Leadership ability

Attention to detail

Descrizione del lavoro

Who Are We

We are building South Africa’s boldest and most progressive beverage house, home to a portfolio of premium, design-driven brands. Focused on sustainability and proudly South African, we are on a mission to take our brands further – into more hands, more fridges, and more hearts.

Who Are We Looking For

We’re looking for a Sales Executive ready to grow with us. Someone commercially sharp, confident, and driven to turn great brands into household names. You thrive in a fast-moving, challenger brand environment and know how to build relationships that last.

What Will You Do

You will be the force behind our growth in Gauteng, driving commercial expansion and leading sales for our portfolio. Key responsibilities include:

• Build, manage, and grow key trade, retail, and hospitality accounts.
• Lead sales strategy and execution for existing and new brands.
• Partner with distributors, franchise groups, and independents – hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, sports centres, corporates, and more – to maximise reach and visibility.
• Collaborate with marketing to activate campaigns and promotions that drive impact on shelf and in the streets.
• Track performance, analyse data, and shape future growth strategy with the leadership team.
• Lead and manage a sales team while executing with excellence.

What Do You Need

• 5+ years of proven success in sales or business development (experience in on-trade or beverage sales is a huge plus).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Growth mindset and entrepreneurial drive – comfortable wearing multiple hats.
• Leadership ability to guide and manage a team effectively.
• Valid driver’s licence, car, and willingness to travel.
• Attention to detail with consistent weekly reporting.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary plus car allowance and sales commission.
• Performance-based incentives and growth opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, proudly South African group disrupting the beverage space.
• A creative, collaborative team that values bold ideas and fresh thinking.