Wholesale Specialist

We are seeking a Wholesale Specialist to represent and manage Red Bull's business with assigned Independent Wholesalers in Cape Town.

The Wholesale Specialist's main priority is to develop and agree on annual business plans, achieve growth, drive availability, visibility, communication, and additional placements of Red Bull products.

Responsibilities:

• Territory Coverage: Effective coverage of all agreed outlets at optimum frequencies in a cost-effective manner, maintaining and developing route optimization.
• Perfect Store: Maintenance and growth of Perfect Stores databases focusing on availability, distribution, pricing, visibility, additional placements, and messaging.
• Stock Management: Managing orders to ensure Red Bull's stock keeping units (SKUs) are in stock and on display at all times.
• POS Management: Securing and improving the agreed in-store presence of the Red Bull brand.
• Budget Management: Manage assigned budgets where applicable.
• Other: Analyse opportunities in the region, take proper action, and implement as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven sales track record
• FMCG experience (Wholesale preferred)
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written)
• Self-starter with initiative and attention to detail
• Ability to manage and cultivate good relationships
• Experience with basic administrative programs, Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Local market/geographical knowledge beneficial
• Valid driver's license

Travel: 70-80%