Market Development Representative KZN(Phoenix) X2 (New Position)
- Minimum qualification
- Certificate / N-level / trade
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The Beverage Company is seeking two Market Development Representatives for a new position based in KZN (Phoenix). The primary purpose of this role is to directly develop informal retail outlets, such as spaza shops, mini-supermarkets, and tuckshops, within a defined geography. The successful candidate will be accountable for the operation of their own work area or as a member of a team, ensuring quality, standards, and outputs within established work routines and policies. Intimate knowledge of the specific geography, its informal retail dynamics, and outlets is required to align with BevCo's strategic growth objectives for the area. The specified job area for this position is Pietermaritzburg. **What you will do** * Actively engage with and establish relationships with informal retail outlets on behalf of BevCo, working towards set call rate and conversion targets to actively 'seed' BevCo's portfolio into a defined area and large channel of informal retailers. * Build and maintain an active base of informal retail clients, providing weekly/monthly service to this base. * Facilitate informal retailers in directing their BevCo purchases from local wholesalers, bulk breakers, and/or distributors. * Ensure company assets, including refrigeration and signage, are managed according to BevCo's governance requirements. * Actively support sales and distribution targets into informal retail, driving 'pull' from local wholesalers, bulk breakers, and distributors for the area. * Assist in the execution of the marketing plan for the area as required, including activations, promotions, fridges, and Point of Sale Material (POSM). * Ensure BevCo merchandising and pricing compliance standards are sustained in conjunction with the General Trade (GT) representative as relevant. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 * Up to 2 years' experience in Operational Execution within the FMCG sector, with experience in sales. * Basic knowledge of PC, or the potential to acquire it. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should possess intimate knowledge of the specific geography, its informal retail dynamics, and outlets within KZN (Phoenix) and the specified Job Area of Pietermaritzburg, matching BevCo's strategic growth objectives. They should be customer-focused with strong communication skills for routine interaction with clients. The role requires proactive problem-solving abilities to identify and troubleshoot concrete procedural issues, escalating complex problems with necessary information. Candidates should be capable of building and maintaining relationships both within and outside their immediate work area. Key behavioural competencies include strong negotiation skills to achieve effective outcomes, excellent customer relations with a commitment to exceeding expectations, and effective planning and organising skills to manage tasks under deadlines. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of the business and its impact, along with adherence to legal and ethical conduct and company policies. **Deadline** 8th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/market-development-representative-kzn-phoenix-x2-new-position-the-beverage-company Source: myjobmag
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