Coca-Cola Job Vacancy 2026 – Area Sales Manager (3 Locations)
East Africa Bottling S.C. (Coca-Cola Beverages Africa)
Arba Minch, South Ethiopia Regional State, ET
Role description
East Africa Bottling S.C., a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) and the exclusive bottler of Coca-Cola products in Ethiopia, invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Area Sales Manager in Awash, Arba Minch, and Asella.
Ethiopia Job Market
The company seeks candidates with FMCG sales experience, strong customer relationship skills, and the ability to drive sales performance and manage market execution.
Job Overview
Organization: East Africa Bottling S.C. (Coca-Cola Beverages Africa) Job Title: Area Sales Manager Job Locations: Awash, Arba Minch, and Asella, Ethiopia Number of Vacancies: 3 (one per listed location) Employment Type: Full-time Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Educational Requirements
A formal qualification in Marketing, Sales, or an equivalent field.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of frontline sales experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Team management experience is an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
Strong understanding of FMCG sales practices, route-to-market (RTM) principles, and market execution standards. Ability to coach, mentor, and support team members' professional development. Strong customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. Effective negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to achieve sales targets and maintain performance despite challenges. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using digital platforms to optimize sales activities. Ability to interpret sales reports and use data to guide decisions.
Ethiopia Job Market
The company seeks candidates with FMCG sales experience, strong customer relationship skills, and the ability to drive sales performance and manage market execution.
Job Overview
Organization: East Africa Bottling S.C. (Coca-Cola Beverages Africa) Job Title: Area Sales Manager Job Locations: Awash, Arba Minch, and Asella, Ethiopia Number of Vacancies: 3 (one per listed location) Employment Type: Full-time Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Educational Requirements
A formal qualification in Marketing, Sales, or an equivalent field.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of frontline sales experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Team management experience is an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
Strong understanding of FMCG sales practices, route-to-market (RTM) principles, and market execution standards. Ability to coach, mentor, and support team members' professional development. Strong customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. Effective negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to achieve sales targets and maintain performance despite challenges. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using digital platforms to optimize sales activities. Ability to interpret sales reports and use data to guide decisions.