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 Newcastle. 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
General
The 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.
Policy
At 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 individual's 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.