Website The South African Breweries (SAB)
The South African Breweries (SAB) is a subsidiary of AB InBev. Founded in 1895, SAB is South Africa’s top brewer and leading distributor of beer. For more than 120 years SAB has been an integral thread in the social fabric of our country and continues to play a crucial role in the national economy… read more. The company operates seven breweries and 40 depots in South Africa with an annual brewing capacity of 3.1 billion litres. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes some of the country’s most popular beer brands Ânamely Carling Black Label, Hansa Pilsener, Castle Lager, Castle Lite and Castle Milk Stout. SAB also owns a hop production company, The South African Breweries Hop Farms (Pty) Ltd; a barley farming company, The South African Breweries Barley Farms (Pty) Ltd; a barley malting company, The South African Breweries Maltings (Pty) Ltd; and a 60% share of the metal crown manufacturer, Coleus Packaging (Pty) Ltd. As South Africa’s leading brewer, SAB is committed to promoting responsible alcohol consumption – both inside and outside the company. As a subsidiary of AB InBev, it subscribes to the Group’s Alcohol Framework and has a comprehensive Code of Commercial Communication in place. SAB also actively seeks to encourage collaboration across the areas of education, access to information, law enforcement and parental involvement to encourage responsible alcohol behaviour. Having adopted its first equity policy as early as 1971, SAB has been a pioneer for change in South Africa. In 2009, SAB tabled its trailblazing broad-based black economic empowerment transaction, SAB Zenzele. Through its various corporate social responsibility programmes, SAB actively invests in community partnerships and works tirelessly at socio-economic and enterprise development initiatives to build a stronger South Africa. The South African Breweries 65 Park Lane Sandown Sandton
The key purpose of this role is to guide Sales teams to provide market driven differentiated service that builds sustainable competitiveness within clearly identified segments achieving growth in volumes sold; growth in market share and increased competitiveness.
Key roles and responsibilities
Develop strategic business plans
Compile quarterly operational sales plan in relation to the 3-year business plan
Develop an annual time and territory management plan
Determine annual budget requirements
Provide customers service excellence
Provide merchandising and signage support
Implement national, regional and ad-hoc promotional activity
Implement customer call frequency
Establish sound business relationships
Develop tailored service packages
Achieve predetermined sales volume and market share targets
Leverage sales information services
Monitor retail liquor pricing
Maintain product quality
Comply with SAB credit policy
Conduct SEC evaluations
Manage Human Resources
Develop employees
Manage IR climate
Apply personnel function
Profile
B Comm, IMM or similar sales and marketing qualification
3 – 5 years management experience
Valid Driver’s License
Computer literate
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to work long hours and under pressure
Team participation and good leadership skills
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