Unlock Your Career with Coca-Cola: Visual Merchandiser Learnership 2026!
Are you a vibrant, unemployed South African youth eager to kickstart a career in the dynamic world of sales and marketing? Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is offering an incredible opportunity: the Unemployed Learner Visual Merchandiser Learnership for 2026. This isn't just a job; it's a structured, 12-month programme designed to equip you with the practical skills and commercial acumen needed to excel in the fast-paced retail and sales sector.
Imagine gaining hands-on experience with one of the globe's most iconic brands, building your professional network, and earning a recognized qualification – all while getting paid. If you're ready to learn, grow, and make an impact, this learnership could be your gateway to a promising future.
What Does a Visual Merchandiser Learner Do at CCBSA?
This learnership falls under the Commercial Sales and Marketing division, focusing on developing your understanding of consumer behaviour and sales strategies. Over 12 months, you'll work towards achieving a minimum of 120 credits, gaining comprehensive insights into:
- Servicing customers effectively and building strong relationships.
- Strategically growing sales volumes for Coca-Cola products.
- Streamlining the order-taking process, often utilising digital platforms like MyCCBA.
- Implementing and meticulously monitoring visual merchandising standards across various direct and indirect customer outlets within your assigned area.
You’ll be a crucial part of the sales team, reporting directly to an Account Developer who will guide your journey and provide invaluable mentorship.
Key Responsibilities You'll Master
As a Visual Merchandiser Learner, your daily tasks will be diverse and engaging:
- Following daily call schedules to ensure optimal engagement with designated outlets.
- Implementing eye-catching visual merchandising, ensuring stock rotation, and creating appealing in-store displays that align with CCBSA's brand guidelines.
- Guaranteeing product quality, availability, and visibility, adhering to RED (Right Execution Daily) and execution scorecard standards.
- Educating and supporting customers on how to efficiently place orders using the MyCCBA platform.
- Assisting in the execution of exciting promotional activities to boost brand presence and sales.
- Providing crucial relief support as needed by your line manager, showcasing your adaptability and teamwork.
Where Can You Join This Exciting Program?
While CCBSA is a national beverage giant, this specific learnership has a strong focus on opportunities within KwaZulu-Natal. If you reside in or are willing to work in any of the following areas, this could be for you:
- Pietermaritzburg
- Marianhill
- Newcastle
- Stanger
- Durban
- Vryheid
These placements offer a fantastic chance to gain regional market understanding and contribute directly to local economies.
Who Will You Interact With?
This role is highly collaborative, placing you at the heart of CCBSA's sales operations. You'll regularly engage with:
- Sales Team Members: Collaborating on daily tasks, sharing insights, and learning from experienced professionals.
- Sales Account Developer: Your direct mentor, providing guidance, training, performance feedback, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. They'll also help you understand the broader sales process.
- Customers and Consumers: Directly interacting with shop owners, managers, and even end consumers to understand their needs, preferences, and behaviours, which are vital for informing sales strategies.
Tips for Aspiring Learnership Candidates
To stand out in your application for this highly sought-after learnership:
- Highlight relevant skills: Emphasise any customer service experience, attention to detail, or a passion for sales and marketing in your CV.
- Show enthusiasm: Demonstrate your eagerness to learn and grow within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
- Research CCBSA: Understand their values, products, and market presence.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice common interview questions and be ready to discuss your understanding of visual merchandising and sales.
Don't miss this chance to launch your career with Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa. This learnership provides an unparalleled foundation for a successful future in sales, marketing, and beyond!
