Fresh Opportunities at Distell

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain adherence to the Quality Management Systems and ISO 17025.
• Report non-conformances timeously.
• Effectively communicate between Quality, Bottling and the Cellars.
• Lead problem solving sessions and continuous improvement initiatives in the Laboratory
• Analyse data and pro-actively identify problems and improvement opportunities and communicate these to the relevant stakeholders.
• Validate methods.
• Identify training needs and conduct training.
• Conduct regular audits for adherence to ISO 17025 and applicable procedures.
• Initiate Corrective and Preventative Actions out of audits or non-conformances which can impact quality.
• Ensure that consumables are analysed where appropriate and released on SAP timeously
• Ensure that chemicals are always in stock
• Ensure verification, calibration and maintenance of equipment

 

Minimum Qualification And Experience Requirements

• A recognised and relevant Degree / Diploma in Natural Sciences.
• Previous relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory preferably within the FMCG industry

 

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Training in ISO 17025 will be considered advantageous.
• Must have mastered applicable Quality procedures in the FMCG environment.
• Must have mastered analyses pertaining to liquor products to the extent that he / she can do problem solving independently on all applicable procedures.
• Must have demonstrated that he / she adheres to ISO 17025 on a daily basis.
• Must have a complete understanding of the consequences which inaccurate analyses may have.
• Knowledge of legislation associated with liquor products.
• Ability to work under pressure and accurately while paying attention to detail.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
• Must be responsible and punctual.
• Ability to reflect good leadership behaviour towards colleagues, superior and company values.
• Proven written and communication skills on all levels.
• Ability to implement controls to ensure the achievement of quality standards.
• Ability to utilize MS Office and LIMS extensively.
• Supervisory skills to stand in for the Intrinsic Quality Controller.

Application Process

If interested and meet all requirements, please register and apply via the Distell career portal by logging onto www.distell.co.za/careers

Reference number: 16664

Closing date: 19 February 2020

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Purpose Statement of the Position

• To sell and promote Distell Brand portfolio to customers with a specific geographical area by creating brand awareness and building brands in line with strategic objectives.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Drive Market share: Driving RRSP
• Power Pack Compliance: Price driven promotions and Drive power pack compliance agreements with customers
• Build partnerships with customers: Call strike rate and 4 A score compliance vs non-compliance
• Drive continuous improvement and implement business improvement initiatives and share and implement new ideas regarding sales and improving effectiveness of sales force
• Take responsibility for own development and contribute to team effectiveness and Displaying the Distell values

 

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Relevant Diploma
• Relevant Sales Experience
• Flexible 44 working hour week and Week end promotions/activities

Demonstrates Proficiency In The Following Functional Competencies

• Persuasive selling skills & negotiations - Ability to persuade customers to buy products or to increase sales and to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities
• Sales Commercial Insights - Awareness and understanding of the implications of fundamental commercial implications on day-to-day decisions
• Sales process management - Understand the primary key drivers of sales in different channels
• Sales Product Knowledge - Product relevance by channel, cluster and tier understood and applied
• Sales strategies and plans to sustain brand growth - Has an awareness of sales strategic planning process in Distell and understands all the components that impacts sales and brand growth
• Sales Technology Application - Demonstrate an understanding of how technology works within the sales process

 

Demonstrates Proficiency In The Following Behavioural Competencies

• Lead Self
• Thinking
• Relationship
• Management
• Leadership
• Personal effectiveness
• Business Acumen
• Customer focus
• PLOC
• Dealing with change
• Resilience
• Adaptability
• Builds and maintain relationships
• Sense of urgency
• Team work
• Model the Organisation values
• Problem solving
• Engagement skills
• Take ownership
• Leading own performance

Application Process

If interested and meet all requirements, please register and apply via the Distell career portal by logging onto www.distell.co.za/careers

Reference Number: 16657 

Closing Date: 17 February 2020

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What Will You Be Up To –

• Perform all front of house activities from handling reservations to welcoming guests in a professional manner
• Understand menu formation, ingredients, food preparations and cooking styles including information relating to food allergies
• Identify and analyse front office operational challenges and facilitate the development of workable solutions with the broader team, Kitchen, Wine Tasting, Conferencing etc.
• Be a natural leader, who will ensure the team are well trained and briefed at all times
• Provide services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction, creating memorable moments
• Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
• Use interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
• Advocate sound financial/business decision making skills with the aim of driving sales and increasing visitor numbers
• Create a positive team environment between Front of House, Kitchen and Wine Tasting
• Handle a high-quality offering without supervision
• Be conscious and aware of all health, safety and hygiene protocol

To be brilliant in this role, you will preferably have –

• Hospitality Diploma or equivalent
• 3 Years relevant experience
• Fluent in English and second language
• A positive attitude and ability work well under pressure with all restaurant staff
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system
• Agile and change fit
• Able to work in a busy restaurant environment
• Above average interpersonal skills and be able to engage on all levels
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite
• Be able to work independently and cope under pressure
• A valid driver’s licence

 

Applications To Be Sent To

If interested and meet all requirements, kindly log onto Distell’s Careers Page: https://www.distell.co.za/careers/ in order to register and apply online.

Reference Number: 16654

Closing Date: 17 February 2020

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

Strategic & Financial Results

• Market share growth
• Identify growth opportunities

Operational Results

• Optimise resources to achieve sales targets
• Quarterly Sales Plan
• Analysing and identify growth opportunities with measurement and tracking for reporting purposes
• Manage DVC

Customer & Relationship Results

• Build partnerships with customers
• Call strike rate
• 4 A score compliance vs non compliance

Innovation & Improvement Results

• Drive continuous improvement and implement business improvement initiatives
• Share and implement new ideas regarding sales and improving effectiveness of sales forc

 

Leadership Results

• Skills facilitator & On the job training and Coaching
• Demonstrating Distell Corporate Values
• Coach the sales teams to execute Sales excellence processes
• Effectively manage EPMS and Career Management cycles with team to develop future fit competence
• Focus on employee engagement

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 3-5 years FMCG experience
• Flexible 44 working hour week
• Week end promotions
• The ability to identify and define problems and make balanced and sound decisions
• Strong numerical and business acumen experience
• High levels of energy, persistence, drive as well as a sense of urgency
• The ability to work optimally in a high performance and competitive environment
• The ability to adjust to change and manage your own energy levels
• Have the ability to plan realistically and take action to deliver on time
• Excellent negotiating skills to gain commitments to solutions by using your influencing and networking skills
• Have a passion for customer service by making clients and their needs a primary focus
• Have the ability to coach, facilitate, inspire, transform and lead your team towards a shared goal and vision
• Good communication skills
• Self-starter / self-motivator and acting independently

Demonstrates Proficiency In The Following Functional Competencies

• Persuasive selling skills & negotiations - Can approach and influence customers at all levels of the organisation
• Sales budget and reporting - Full knowledge and understanding of budgeting, control processes and systems and reporting
• Sales Commercial Insights - Actively drive business value and regular corrective actions through coaching
• Sales Evaluation - How to develop measures and methods for monitoring and evaluating sales promotion performance
• Sales process management - Able to identify the key drivers for selecting or retaining a channel or portfolio management approach for structuring sales team activities
• Sales Prospecting and Opportunity Management - Can review new prospects and develop approach strategy tailored to the most appropriate customers.
• Sales strategies and plans to sustain brand growth - Can develop the sales plan by developing clear objectives and tactics aligned with overall marketing plan and Distell strategy
• Sales Technology Application - Technology enablers and sales processes are optimised/improved in ways that delivered productivity and increased sales

 

Application Process

If interested and meet all requirements, please register and apply via the Distell career portal by logging onto www.distell.co.za/careers

Reference Number: 16655

Closing Date: 17 February 2020

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure a cost effective and efficient financial support platform to provide a value adding financial function
• Responsible for the operational cost management of the site
• Render effective and efficient operational cost control at the site
• Circulate guidelines on the preparation of budget and forecasts to the Cost Centre Owners
• Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Support and assist managers in compiling OPEX and capital budgets / forecasts
• Co-ordinate processing of budget / forecasts and effective financial control for year end
• Management reporting of OPEX and Liquor and material variance explanations
• Report on the status of the capital budget and manage and co-ordinate asset register
• Assist and guide cost centre managers with financial information, proper variance declarations and the interpretation of expenses
• Highlight areas of concern in OPEX or variances and recommend corrective action where possible
• Ensure site complies with ICC(Internal controls), self-assessments, stock takes and internal audit programs
• Ensure that the volume budget and forecasts are compiled in accordance with actual trends and future developments, circulated to DC & TX managers
• Evaluate validity and accuracy of detail budget working papers
• Ensure that the volume for budgets and forecasts are compiled in accordance with actual trends and future developments, circulated to DC & TX managers.
• Analyse previous months / year expenses to ensure the completeness of budgets
• Prepare the various KPI analyses and evaluate trends
• Prepare regional budget for presentation to HO
• Adjust budget after HO presentation if required
• Perform internal audits in the region as per annual audit plan
• Prepare audit report on irregularities, weaknesses and risks
• Co-ordinate and evaluate monthly Internal Control Checklists
• Ensure proper control exists with regards to ISO compliance
• Assist external and internal auditors during audits
• Ensure capital request forms are completed accurately
• Ensure that all motivations & tenders given are appropriate and accurate
• Ensure that requests are approved timeously by Regional management and sent to HO for final approval
• If request has been approved inform applicant and track progress thereof
• Ensure that all regional assets are maintained on SAP’s asset register and accounted for
• Identify training and development plans
• Perform projects as per: Regional business plan, Management request
• Manage adhoc commercial requests
• Perform financial analysis and generate insights which support business decision making
• Perform the stand in function of the Northern District Management Account to manage the business requirements
• Perform the stand in function for the Regional FM when required

The successful candidate must have the following experience & qualification:

• Relevant Accounting degree
• CIMA/Postgraduate qualification will be highly advantageous
• Minimum 3 years relevant business experience
• Previous experience in Finance within the FMCG industry would be advantageous
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Sound knowledge of SAP
• Communication skills that include excellent negotiation skills, ability to network and excellent
• Presentation skills
• High energy levels and a self-starter
• Good analytical skills and ability to interpret and present financial and statistical data
• Strong decision making and problem solving ability
• Opportunity seeking attitude with sound business skills and judgement
• Excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to prioritise and see tasks through to completion with ease
• Deadline driven and the ability to work well under pressure
• Takes initiative

Application Process
If interested and meet all requirements, please register and apply via the Distell career portal by logging onto www.distell.co.za/careers

Reference Number: 16662

Closing Date: 19 February 2020