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Job Posting: Sales Consultant – Off Trade

Company: Campari South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job Title: Sales Consultant – Off Trade
Location: Johannesburg, GT, ZA
Function: Sales
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Temporary
Workplace Type: Remote
Posted On: July 22, 2024

About Campari Group:

Campari Group is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands distributed in over 190 markets. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group operates 22 plants worldwide and maintains its own distribution network in 22 countries. Campari Group is listed on the Italian Stock Exchange and is currently the sixth-largest player globally in the premium spirits industry.

Job Description:

The Sales Consultant – Off Trade position is crucial to Campari South Africa’s local commercial team in the Inland Region. The role involves managing and influencing key performance indicators, driving volume and market share through the sales force, and executing brand objectives in retail/off trade outlets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management:
  • Track outlet-level inventory and plan stock re-orders based on inventory and sales opportunities.
  • Ensure products are stocked and displayed according to approved planograms and pricing.
• Visibility and Merchandising:
  • Plan and build visibility elements and in-store displays as per the annual plan.
  • Provide merchandising services and ensure compliance with state laws and guidelines.
• Trade Management:
  • Identify and implement new business opportunities.
  • Optimize customer services and manage assets.
  • Plan and execute promotions and activations, and monitor competitor trends.
  • Build and maintain customer relationships and increase brand visibility.
• Reporting and Performance:
  • Develop and maintain a customer database, call schedules, and market potential opportunities.
  • Plan and track promotions, campaigns, and point-of-sale materials (POSM).
  • Monitor sales, depletions, and additional opportunities for growth.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Customer database management
• Call schedules and planning
• Market opportunities and volume targets
• Execution of promotions and campaigns
• Competitor activity monitoring
• Compliance with expenditure budgets and reporting requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: 4-6 years in the liquor industry, with experience in merchandising and retail.
• Skills:
  • Ability to network, build relationships, and execute brand objectives.
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of the liquor industry and regulatory environment.
• Attributes:
  • Self-starter with high energy levels.
  • Strong presentation and self-management skills.
  • Ability to deliver results and drive change.
  • Effective decision-making balancing market, product, financial, and organizational issues.
• Qualifications:
  • Matric and a completed 3-year sales/marketing qualification (advantageous).
  • 3 years of relevant FMCG experience in sales and marketing.
  • Experienced driver with a Code 08.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Campari Group is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities. The company embraces diversity in all forms and ensures that employment decisions are based on abilities, expertise, and experience, without regard to protected characteristics.

Note to Applicants:

Please do not disclose any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information in your application. If asked a question requiring such disclosure, you should decline to answer.

Notice to Third-Party Agencies:

Campari Group’s Talent Acquisition department manages recruiting operations globally. The current supplier list is full, so please complete the online form for future consideration.

Apply now at

https://careers.camparigroup.com/job/Johannesburg-Sales-Consultant-GT/1097961701/