Preseller Merchandiser at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Sales department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Preseller Merchandiser, which is based in Pretoria. The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Team Leader. Key purpose is to grow volume and facilitate the order taking process as well as implement, execute & monitor merchandising standards for direct and indirect customers within a designated geographical area.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Walking on route :

•  Assistance provided towards target achievement
•  Order Generation Process optimized
•  Daily Execution Standards optimized
•  Call Preparation
•  Customer outlets executed
•  Company assets managed and maintained
•  Information Managed
•  Customer service optimized
•  Walking on route

Key Attributes & Competencies :

•  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/Grade 12 with Mathematics
•  A completed 3 year relevant post matric qualification or studying towards a post matric qualification would be advantageous.
•  1 year or more Merchandising or Sales experience in FMCG would be an advantageous

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 online.