Sales Channel Lead at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, Mthatha
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa · Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Overview
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is looking for a Sales Channel Lead to join their team in Mthatha. This is a great opportunity for someone with sales experience who wants to work with one of the most recognisable brands in the country. You will be responsible for driving sales growth and managing channel strategies in the region. If you have a passion for sales and want to grow your career in the beverage industry, this role is for you.
About the role
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is seeking a Sales Channel Lead to join their operations in Mthatha. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to grow the company's presence in the region.
You will work closely with distributors, retailers, and internal teams to ensure products are available and visible in the market. This role involves analysing sales data, identifying opportunities, and implementing plans to achieve targets.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, working for a company that employs over 5000 people across South Africa.
Requirements
- Matric or equivalent qualification
- Relevant sales or marketing qualification will be advantageous
- Experience in a sales or channel management role
- Strong understanding of the FMCG or beverage industry
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to analyse sales data and market trends
- Valid driver's licence
- Willingness to travel within the region
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales channel strategies for the Mthatha region
- Manage relationships with distributors, retailers, and key accounts
- Monitor sales performance and identify areas for growth
- Conduct market visits to ensure product availability and visibility
- Analyse sales data and prepare reports for management
- Coordinate with marketing teams on promotional activities
- Train and support channel partners on product knowledge
Job details
- Organisation
- Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
- Location
- Mthatha, Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there! If you are thinking of applying for this Sales Channel Lead role at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa in Mthatha, make sure your CV highlights any sales experience you have, especially in FMCG or beverages. Tailor your application to show how you have grown sales or managed channels before. In an interview, they might ask about how you handle relationships with retailers and how you use data to make decisions. Be ready to give examples of times you solved a problem or improved sales. Also, since the role is in Mthatha, show that you know the area or are willing to travel. Good luck!
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