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Closing Date 2026/09/24 Reference Number CCB260917-5 Job Title AREA SALES MANAGER: WHOLESALE Job Category Commercial – Sales and Marketing Company Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia Job Type Permanent Location – Country Zambia Location – Province Not Applicable Location – Town / City LUSAKA Job Description CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola products sold in Africa by volume. With over 18,000 employees in Africa, CCBA services more than 735,000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA operates in 14 countries, including its six key markets of South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, and Namibia, as well as Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, the islands of Comoros and Mayotte, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi. Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) invites suitably qualified and high-performing professionals to apply for the position of Area Sales Manager: Wholesale. ROLE DETAILS Role: Area Sales Manager: Wholesale Function: Commercial Location: Zambia Closing Date: 24th September 2026 Purpose: The Area Sales Manager: Wholesale’s purpose is to achieve revenue growth, ensure execution excellence, maintain operational efficiency, preserve product quality, and support team collaboration to drive business growth and effective in-store execution. Key Duties & Responsibilities Revenue and Sales Growth : Achieve revenue growth by managing and executing strategic sales plans in collaboration with Wholesale customers Execution Excellence : Ensure customer adherence to trading terms, agreements, and the Look of Success (LOS) execution guidelines, whilst building strong customer relationships to foster business growth Operational Efficiency : Ensure efficient distribution, aligned to demand planning, by managing truck Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and product flow across the Wholesale network Product Quality Maintenance : Ensure that Wholesale customers maintain optimal stock management practices, preserving product quality and ensuring that stock meets trading standards Team Collaboration : Support cross-functional team initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Wholesale strategy and driving effective in-store execution and promotional activities KBI Revenue growth Margin growth Volume growth Net Promoter Score -NPS Trade execution KPIs Skills, Experience & Education Education Bachelors’ degree Sales & Marketing, Business Administration or equivalent. A Masters will be an added advantage Experience 6-8 years of management experience in Sales within a FMCG environment Knowledge of sales trends, customer needs, and market dynamics Proven success in managing sales targets and driving revenue growth, with an understanding of the Wholesale channel and business environment Skills Strong focus on understanding customer needs and delivering exceptional service to build long-term partnerships Proven ability to negotiate favorable terms with Wholesale customers, ensuring alignment with business growth objectives Well-developed interpersonal skills to build strong, collaborative relationships with customers and internal stakeholders Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts effectively, ensuring productive relationships and continued business growth Strong analytical skills to evaluate customer performance, sales trends, and market conditions, driving strategic decision-making Excellent communication skills to engage with customers and internal teams, presenting data and insights clearly and persuasively Self-starter with high levels of initiative, capable of working independently without direct supervision Strong leadership abilities to coach and mentor team members, ensuring high-quality work and performance Well-developed problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions that support business objectives Ability to coordinate and align cross-functional teams to support the Wholesale strategy General Functional Capabilities Customer collaboration and planning Performance monitoring and management Customer relationship management Credit and financial management Product quality management
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