Overview
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?
The key purpose of this role requires a highly professional, charismatic and personable individual with sound commercial acumen and a strong selling instinct. A proven track record in reaching and exceeding sales targets is paramount and Formal on-Premises (FOP) experience would be ideal.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong POC relationships and address any key points by working with different SAB teams (e.g. Brand Teams, Trade Marketing etc) ensuring the highest level of customer service
- Manage customer expectation and ensure that their needs are met in a timely fashion
- Develop and implement customer specific business programs and account plans
- Develop new sales opportunities for Premium Beer
- Educate and train customers on SABs Premium category to ensure correct in store positioning and execution of the brans to enhance the customer experience
- Assist the Premium CO. Team to drive market share, meet financial targets and growth objectives for SAB Premium Brands in Key FOP outlets
- Assist the Premium CO. Team to develop comprehensive brand plans for the Premium Category
- Provide the Premium CO. Team with key customer insights on the super alcohol category to ensure category strategy alignment to customer needs
Key Attributes and Competencies:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude for building relationships with key stakeholders at different levels
- Relationship Management
- Customer service
- Strong negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong Commercial Acumen
- Extensive knowledge of SABs Premium Category
- Attention to detail
- Highly professional
- Ability to innovate and be creative when it comes to events and activities
- Work well independently
- Able to work outside of normal working hours
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 3-year tertiary qualification
- 3-5 years sales experience within FMCG
- Valid driver's License (Essential)
Additional Information:
- Band: VIII
SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements.
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