Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Sales department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for an Account Manager role, which is based in Louis Trichardt . The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Manager.Key Purpose To develop, implement and maintain effective account plans thereby managing the profitable sales of CCBSA products, and the development and maintenance of new business relationships and opportunities so that customer excellence, brand loyalty and profitable volume growth are achieved.
Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesKey Output:Identified and implemented new business opportunitiesOptimized customer serviceFormulated account reviewsFormulated account plansManaged and optimized accountsManaged and maintained assetsGenerated ordersExecuted promotionsManaged cash and credit accountsCompiled competitor reportKey Attributes & Competencies Knowledge:Sales/Marketing principles and practicesCCBSA product knowledgeTSP principlesManage execution standardsMerchandising and cooler managementTrade replacementOrder takingCredit ManagementBasic Finance and Commercial knowledge Attributes:Good analytical and numerical abilitySocially outgoing and confidentAble to build positive relationshipsAbility to negotiateTeam player who can also work independentlyAssertive and persuasive- ability to influenceOpen to change and looking for opportunities for improvementGood problem solving ability, solutions orientated and can be innovativeGood analytical and problem-solving abilityResponsible, conscientious and dependableWilling to take calculated risksSelf-discipline and well organizedGood planning abilityFlexibilityGood ability to work under pressure and handle a demanding work environmentHigh energy levels and drive
Skills, Experience & EducationQualifications & Experience:Matric and completed 3 year sales/marketing qualification.2 years relevant FMCG experience in a sales/marketing environment.Experienced driver with a code 08 drivers licenseComputer literate or potential to acquire
GeneralThe advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply. The successful incumbent will be required to relocate to the area.PolicyAt Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individuals merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven experience for all applicants. To all recruitment agencies: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for roles that we post and make available. Please do not forward any resumes to any Coca-Cola Beverages Africa employees and Talent Teams as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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