The need to completely change the field of activity today arises among many Ukrainians. The search for a new professional path is almost always accompanied by doubts - especially when it comes to changes in adulthood. At the same time, often such a fundamental decision is the most successful.

Becoming a sales representative can be a powerful springboard for restarting your career.. It does not require a specialized diploma or previous experience - initiative, communication skills and a desire to learn are much more important. At the same time, it opens up clear and virtually unlimited growth prospects.

To help Ukrainians take the first step, Diya. Osvita together with Coca-Cola HBC launched a new educational product. Online learning program combines an eight-episode educational series and an interactive simulation. Practitioners from Coca-Cola HBC act as mentors, sharing real cases and current approaches.

Seven years ago, Liliya Filippovich, who now holds the position of regional development manager at Coca-Cola HBC Ukraine, was far from the corporate environment. She lived in the city of Kalush and was engaged in business - she ran her own nightclub. However, the pandemic and the introduction of a curfew actually stopped the work of the establishment: it no longer made sense to maintain it.

Faced with new realities, the woman decided to radically change her field of activity. At the age of 35, Lilia came for an interview at Coca-Cola HBC for the position of sales representative.. He explains his choice simply: I wanted to work among people, have more freedom of action and not be tied to one place. Previously acquired life and professional experience helped her adapt quickly and confidently move up the career ladder.

When Lilia first started, there were almost no women among sales representatives. Today the situation has changed dramatically: teams are increasingly formed in a balanced manner - from men and women.

The career trajectory of Liliya Filippovich is striking in its dynamics. During her seven years in the company, she moved twice (first to Lviv and then to Kyiv) and held a number of responsible positions. Today Liliya has returned to Ivano-Frankivsk, but to a higher position: she is responsible for the work of sales representatives for the entire region - from Frankivsk to Khmelnitsky.

For those who are just thinking about changing their profession, Liliya Filippovich advises not to hesitate:.

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It's better to take a step and understand than to stand still and doubt..

My example shows that changing your field of activity and becoming a sales representative was the right decision. In my opinion, the main thing is desire. If you are passionate about your work, you will definitely achieve success."

Now you can check whether sales is right for you without leaving your home. Joint project Diya. Osvita and Coca-Cola HBC is the quintessence of real experience. During the two-hour training, company experts share key knowledge about sales channels, merchandising, route planning, as well as the intricacies of the art of negotiations and time management..

An interactive simulator allows you to immerse yourself in typical work situations and make decisions independently - just as it happens in the real work of a sales representative.

Upon completion of training, graduates receive a certificate.

" Osvita helps Ukrainians develop the digital and professional skills that modern economies need and provide new professional opportunities. Today, more than 730 products in the edutainment format are available on the platform, and users have already received more than 5.2 million certificates. We create educational content together with business representatives so that training is based on real cases and best industry practices and meets the needs of the labor market,” says CEO Diya. Osvita, CDTO Campus, manager of joint projects of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Eastern Europe Foundation Ruslana Korenchuk.

Coca-Cola HBC considers participation in the development of online learning as a social investment in the development of the professional potential of Ukrainians.

“Over the past 11 years, Coca-Cola HBC, in partnership with the Osvitoria public union, has helped more than 125 thousand school graduates better prepare for university entrance exams.

Partnership with Diya. Osvita is another element of the implementation of our global strategy to help youth, aimed at developing talents already at the stage of choosing a profession,” emphasizes Andrey Bublik, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainable Development of Coca-Cola HBC in Ukraine, Armenia and Moldova.

You can get acquainted with the new educational product and try yourself as a sales representative absolutely free by following the link.