Coca Cola Beverages Lesotho – Vacancy: Account Manager

Vacancy: Account Manager,

Coca Cola Beverages Lesotho (CCBL)

Coca-Cola Beverages Lesotho has an exciting opportunity in our SALES Department. We are looking for

a talented individual with relevant skills for an Account Manager position which will be based in Hlotse/

Leribe. The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Manager.

Key Purpose Statement

To develop, implement and maintain effective account plans thereby managing the profitable

sales of CCBL products, and the development and maintenance of new business relationships and

opportunities so that customer excellence, brand loyalty and profitable volume growth are achieved.

Key Outputs and Accountabilities

• Identify and implemented new business opportunities

• Maintain high levels of customer service

• Review account performance and remedial actions

• Formulate and execute account plans

• Manage and maintain trade assets

• Generate orders

• Execute promotions and activations

• Manage cash and credit accounts

• Compile competitor reports

• Execute according to required CCBL standard per channel

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Good analytical and numerical ability

• Able to build positive relationships

• Ability to negotiate and close a sale

• 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

• Self-discipline and well organised

• Good planning and execution ability

• Good ability to work under pressure and handle a demanding work environment

• High energy levels and self-driven

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Diploma and completed sales and marketing qualification. Associate degree

and bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing, would be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum requirement: 2 years relevant FMCG experience in a sales and marketing environment.

• Experienced driver with a code 08 drivers licence

• Expert computer literacy will be an added advantage

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 submit their applications and CVs by email: fmorake@ccbagroup.com on or before close of

business on the 20th September 2024.

CLOSING DATE: 20 September 2024

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