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. 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 & Responsibilities
Key Output:
Identified and implemented new business opportunities
Optimized customer service
Formulated account reviews
Formulated account plans
Managed and optimized accounts
Managed and maintained assets
Generated orders
Executed promotions
Managed cash and credit accounts
Compiled competitor report
Key Attributes & Competencies Knowledge:
Sales/Marketing principles and practices
CCBSA product knowledge
TSP principles
Manage execution standards
Merchandising and cooler management
Trade replacement
Order taking
Credit Management
Basic Finance and Commercial knowledge Attributes:
Good analytical and numerical ability
Socially outgoing and confident
Able to build positive relationships
Ability to negotiate
Team player who can also work independently
Assertive and persuasive- ability to influence
Open to change and looking for opportunities for improvement
Good problem solving ability, solutions orientated and can be innovative
Good analytical and problem-solving ability
Responsible, conscientious and dependable
Willing to take calculated risks
Self-discipline and well organized
Good planning ability
Flexibility
Good ability to work under pressure and handle a demanding work environment
High energy levels and drive
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications & 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 license
Computer literate or potential to acquire
