Job title : National Distribution Manager | Liquor
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : September 29, 2025
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- Leading and mentoring a team who is responsible for ensuring that Red Bull is the #1 distributed energy drink in South Africa, by deriving and owning the strategy through horizontal and vertical reach opportunities. Red Bull should be available and within arm’s reach to every consumer in South Africa every day and displayed in a premium way. A key element to achieving this objective includes identifying, selecting, negotiating, and managing the right partners to ultimately deliver profitable and sustainable growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with :
People
Lead the DPM Team by focusing on their strengths to maximize their performanceCoach and development team individuals to step up the ladder of mastery in managing their partners / accountsDefine and execute routines and call cycles for team securing optimal DP managementOwn the relation to the top accounts and business partnersBe hands-on for building strategy but also demonstrating and showcasing how it is doneResponsible for analysing geographic areas to understand outlet and sales opportunity within identified areas though trade visitsRoute to market
Define new and constantly optimize existing route to market distribution partner model to meet business growth targetsDefine an innovative and profitable way for Red Bull to win market leadership within main market and independents liquorOwnership of managing business within the defined pricing and profitability guidelines and budgetsDirect Distribution Partner Management
Create and develop a model on how Red Bull can improve and win distribution through the ABINBEV direct distribution modelBuild strong commercial relationship with the ABINBEV Regional Marketing Managers, Regional Directors and District Manager network, based on a win-win focusDrive profitable and sustainable volume growth through distribution initiativesBuild winning initiatives to drive reach, sales targets, and our execution in all channels, including Indirect via WHSDefine and implement initiatives to constantly improve Red Bull’s in outlet / store visibility and performance linked to perfect outlet / store standardsDefine and negotiate together with your team overall distributor KPIs (broken down from overall sales targets) to meet Red Bulls annual business targets : Volume Sales, Execution, Promotional Execution, Distribution of Red Bull brand portfolio, Price Compliance and Effective Store CoverageFuelling passion for Red Bull at customer levels through defining with Trade Marketing efficient and effective recognition and reward programsUndertake systematic and regular store / outlet visits to identify gaps and opportunitiesPrepare and lead monthly & quarterly reviews with the DPPrepare and lead the contract negotiation processStrategy and Planning
Responsible for creating a Business Plan in close co-ordination with the larger DPM teamSet, track, and drive all DP Sales Districts against the annual business planResponsibility for creating and developing a strong commercial plan to grow distribution and SKU listing in the Non-Musketeer / Striker Managed account Universe via the distribution partnerAdministration
60% of time in field and 40% of time spent on analysis, planning and reportingResponsible for managing the stock forecast process with the DP and with support from the internal operations teamResponsible for the correct management of the yearly regional budget and the control of all free goodsPrepare review meetings (on a monthly / quarterly basis) via his / her team with all responsible sales districts to evaluate performance vs Joint Business Plan Objectives and agree on action plans. This is then reported to both Sales Directors and shared internally with the Musketeer team and other key stakeholdersManage and secure efficient POS stock and handling as well as ROI managementClose alignment of pricing and promotions with all necessary key stakeholders (MD, Off Premise, On Premise and Finance) to minimise the threat of cross channel cannibalisation and to maintain profitabilityEXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role :
University Degree (Business, Marketing or similar)5-7 years sales experience in FMCGExcellent understanding of RTM environment in South Africa / the region (ideally On-Premise RTM)Strong track record of growing product distribution in South AfricaClear understanding of markets, sales & distribution, competitor activity, consumer behaviourStrong track record of successful price increase implementationPrevious management / leadership roleStrong communications skills (verbal and written).Strong analytical and financial understandingExcellent problem-solving skillsAdvanced experience with Microsoft ExcelSelf-starter with initiative & attention to detailWell organised & able to handle multiple priorities in a relaxed manner.Able to see tasks through from inception to completionProfessional, focussed, responsible & passionate approach to workSales / Retail / Business Development jobs