Preseller Merchandiser: Mthatha at Coca-Cola

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 role, which is based in Midrand. The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Team Leader in Midrand. 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 are 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 looking at 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 advantageous
• Valid code 8 driver's license, unendorsed.