Unemployed Learner Sales at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has exciting opportunities in our Commercial department. We are looking for young dynamic talented individuals for Sales Learnership opportunities at our various regions in CCBSA. The successful candidate will report directly to the Team Leader: Sales

KEY PURPOSE

• The purpose of this program is to equip learners with the skills to understand and acquaint themselves with the underlying principles of how to grow volume, facilitate the order taking process & implement, execute & monitor merchandising standards for direct and indirect customers within a designated geographical area. Learners will complete the National Certificate: Marketing, NQF Level 4 Learnership.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
LEARNERSHIP:

The learner will be exposed to:

• Commercial aspects of the Sales environment
• Customer Care
• Customer Management
• Marketing Essentials
• Merchandising Standards
• Management Essentials
• Communication

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

• Good analytical & numerical ability
• Socially outgoing and confident
• Able to build positive relationships
• Team player who can also work independently
• Assertive and persuasive- ability to influence and negotiate
• Open to change and looking for opportunities for improvement
• Good problem solving ability, solutions orientated and can be innovative
• Responsible, conscientious and dependable
• Self-discipline and well organised
• Good planning ability
• Good ability to work under pressure and handle a demanding work environment
• High energy levels and drive

Skills, Experience & Education    
QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy passed with 40%
• Two South African Languages passed with 40%
• Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Driver's Licence advantageous
• Must not have previously completed the same qualification/learnership at another company or organization

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Must be Employment Equity candidate
• Must have been unemployed at the time of appointment
• Must be between 18-35 years of age
• Candidates must be willing to commit for 12 months learnership program