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 talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Preseller Merchandiser role, which is based in Welkom. The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Team Leader in Welkom.
• 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    
Key Outputs:

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

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

•  Of the market / designated geographical area
•  Basic Sales/Order Generation principles and practices
•  Customer Service standards
•  Merchandising Standards including look of success

Skills & Attributes

•  Socially outgoing and confident
•  Able to build positive relationships
•  Ability to generate basic sales
•  Team player who can also work independently
•  Open to change and looking for opportunities for improvement
•  Responsible, conscientious and dependable
•  Self-discipline and well organised

 Flexibility

•  Good ability to work under pressure and handle a demanding work environment
•  High energy levels and drive

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

•  Matric/Grade 12 with Maths
•  A completed 3 year relevant post matric qualification would be advantageous.
•  1 year or more Merchandising or Sales experience within the FMCG would be an advantageous
•  Valid code 8 drivers license, unendorsed.

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.
• Internal Impacted employees will be given preference.