Special Channels Manager at Guinness Nigeria Plc

Guiness Nigeria Plc - We are Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc the world's leading premium drinks business with an unrivalled collection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories.

Guinness Nigeria operates a Total Beverage Business (TBB). A key contributor to the success of the GNPLC strategic plan is an effective & flexible field sales force demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity. We put the customer at the heart of everything we do, and through this, will deliver sustained, mutual growth for our brands, categories, customers and partners. Will you partner with us on this journey?

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Special Channels Manager

AutoReqId: 44177BR
Locations: Lagos and Abuja
Reports To: National Sales Manager, Special Channels

Context/Scope

• Control spends within agreed limits set by National Sales Manager Special Channels
• Market Complexity
  • Reports to National Sale sManager – Special Channels
  • Close Liaison with Field Sales team, Customer Marketing, Divisional offices, Distributors and 3rd Party Contractors / Vendors
• Functional Capabilities
  • Experienced at managing relationships
  • Developing capability in commercial planning and trade strategy

Purpose of Role

• Responsible for managing and executing the Guinness Nigeria Special Channel strategy in the division
• Manage the Wholesale Service Providers in the division to excel.

Top 5 Accountabilities

• Manage a seamless party/event intelligence workflow
• Develop strategy document for the division as an input into the national strategy plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with Special Channel stakeholders and partners in the division
• Accountable for gathering customer / consumer feedback and driving implementation of value added services / process improvements.
• Compile, analyse and report performance of the Guinness Nigeria Special Channels monthly

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Graduate (2nd class hons/equivalent) with minimum 5 years’ experience in Sales/Marketing
• A good planner with a proven track record
• Self-starter able to work on own initiative
• Ability to work cross functionally

Barriers to Success in Role:

• Inability to inter-face with key stake holders across function and externally
• Inability to plan
• Failure to identify risk areas and put in place an effective mitigation plan

Flexible Working options:

• 80% field based staff and 20% based in HQ

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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