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Management Trainees at Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi at Coca-cola Beverages Malawi Limited

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  • Malawi
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Coca-cola Beverages Malawi Limited

Closing Date 2024/03/29
Reference Number CCB240320-7
Job Title Management Trainee: Commercial (Malawi)
Job Category Commercial – Sales and Marketing
Company Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Job Type Management Trainee
Location – Country Malawi
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Regional (Southern/Central/Northern)
Job Description Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi Limited (CCBML) has an exciting opportunity in our Commercial department. We are looking for agile talented individuals with relevant skills and experience for a Management Trainee role. The successful candidate will report directly to the Regional Sales Manager. 

Key Purpose Statement

The successful candidate will undergo a training programme to gain knowledge and experience in Management and Sales. To implement a market driven differentiated service that builds sustainable competitiveness within clearly identified channels and delivers sustainable growth in brand equity, sales volume, market share, competitive advantage and corporate reputation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Main Responsibilities 

  • Achieve pre-determined sales/brands and market share targets
  • Influence retail pricing within segments
  • Maintain stock levels within segments
  • Develop self towards management opportunity
  • Develop sound business relationships
  • Conduct regular account reviews
  • Handle Customer and Consumer queries
  • Manage product quality in relation to quality standards
  • Determine functional planning objectives
  • Develop sound customer relationships
  • Rotate across Channel Marketing, Category Management and Sales Activation units

Key Outputs and Accountabilities

  • Persuasiveness and well developed selling ability
  • Excellent verbal ability and communication skills
  • Sound interpersonal and networking skills
  • Ability to manage self and territory
  • Strong action and achievement orientation
  • Critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Adaptable
  • Superior planning and execution skills
  • Conflict Management/Resolution skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Negotiating and influencing skills
Skills, Experience & Education Skills 

  • Microsoft Packages (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)

Judgement and decision making

  • Must be able to think on their feet and have swift resolution periods of 24 – 48hours.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Business Administration/ Marketing Degree, or relevant.
  • Business and Marketing acumen.
  • At least 1-2 years experience in Marketing/Sales.