BDR 1 – SAB Welkom Depot
Job Details
- Position: BDR 1
- Company: SAB
- Location: SAB Welkom Depot, Welkom, Free State
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Requisition ID: 30102017
- Band: X
- Closing Date: 13 August 2026
- Job Category: Sales / Marketing / FMCG
Job Overview
SAB is looking for a motivated BDR 1 to drive sales growth, increase market share and strengthen the company’s competitiveness within an assigned sector.
The successful candidate will focus on achieving sales targets, managing distributors and ensuring SAB products are consistently available and properly presented across customer and retail outlets.
This role is suited to a results-driven sales professional with experience in sales, marketing or FMCG, strong administration skills and good knowledge of the local area.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Market Growth
- Achieve sales targets within the assigned area.
- Drive growth in sales volumes and market share.
- Deliver market-driven services that strengthen customer relationships and competitiveness.
- Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities for growth.
Distributor Management
- Manage and supervise distributors within the assigned sector.
- Oversee distributor activities relating to:
- Orders
- Payments
- Redistribution
- Ensure effective coordination between distributors and sales outlets.
Product Availability
- Ensure SAB products are consistently available at customer and retail outlets.
- Maintain reasonable stock levels and ensure the full product range is available.
- Monitor product availability to prevent gaps in supply.
Chiller & Outlet Management
- Ensure chillers are appropriately positioned at performing outlets.
- Ensure chillers are used exclusively for SAB products within the assigned sector.
- Monitor outlet compliance and product presentation.
Pricing & Competition
- Monitor recommended product pricing at sales outlets.
- Closely monitor competitor activities.
- Identify competitive developments that could affect sales and market share.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A 3-year degree qualification.
- At least 2 years’ experience in sales, marketing or an FMCG environment.
- A valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s licence.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Experience using Microsoft Office.
- Good knowledge of the local area.
- Excellent administration skills.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should be:
- Target-driven and commercially focused.
- Confident in sales and customer engagement.
- Able to manage distributors and multiple stakeholders.
- Organised and administratively strong.
- Knowledgeable about the local market.
- Comfortable working independently and managing an assigned territory.
- Able to monitor competitors and respond to changing market conditions.
- Proficient in basic computer applications and Microsoft Office