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Bal M.

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Create an understanding of what area you want to get into and perfect your craft ! Gain as much work experience as you can or if your in higher education - Do something different i.e. work placement/ study abroad in your degree to make sure you stand out from the crowd. You will not regret it ...Trust me ! Always follow your passion and be yourself ! You are more comfortable being yourself rather than someone your not :)

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Account Manager (Field Sales)

Coca Cola Europacific Partners

Started 01/2020 to Present

Merchandising Representative

Coca Cola Europacific Partners

From 08/2018 to 12/2019

Sales Assistant

The Royal Household

From 06/2017 to 10/2017

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What do you like about your job and the company?

Working for a soft drinks powerhouse, Coca Cola, I am fortunate enough to be an ambassador for them. My role involves continuously building strong relationships with outlet owners to get our brand out there for the consumers. As well as, creating awareness of our new and limited edition drinks for special occasions e.g. Christmas. I also get to go to two conferences each year to gain an understanding of how Coca Cola are performing and also allows me to socialise with other individuals across the business. Coca Cola provide excellent flexibility when I have personal priorities and management care for my well-being. Also, I get recognised for my hard work by senior management and board of directors by using an internal social media platform where I can share my wins.

Greatest achievements

Winning the yearly incentive and being No.1 in the country was a great achievement. Utilising the knowledge I have learnt from my manager and my team I was able to achieve the required targets for our brand 'Schweppes' in a short amount of time in the company. I posted my win via our internal social media app and it went viral in the company and my work was recognised by the board of directors.

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Don't be afraid to reach out to people and ask silly questions or want to know more about their role etc. People are always willing to help and therefore don't be shy to ask for it. Having a strong network will not only help in terms of understanding the wider business and can provide you with people to rely on when you need support; but it will also open up new opportunities that may not have been possible. Also be clear on what kind of roles you enjoy (make take time to figure out) - but understand what gets you out of bed in the morning and then look for roles that have these aspects as part of them. And definitely don't expect to have a lot of the requirements on job descriptions - do not let this put you off applying. After all, if you had all the list, arguably you shouldn't be applying! The point is to show your transferable skills to the role and willingness to learn, and you should then have opportunities in the role to develop particular skills.

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Everyone is supportive, so you will never be alone. Develop positive working relationships with your colleagues and the management team. Teamwork improves productivity and fosters a positive work atmosphere. Being an Operator Technician necessitates a talent for comprehending complicated systems and operations. Instead of being intimidated by the moment's intricacy, embrace the learning curve. Every problem is an opportunity to learn and grow. Take ownership and satisfaction in keeping it efficient. A well-managed space demonstrates your dedication to excellence.

Discussions with Bal M
Is there one thing you wish you'd known before you applied?
in Career Tips·Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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How do you stand out from the competition?
in Career Tips·Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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What KPIs are field sales reps measured against? thank you!
in Career Tips·Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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