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: Regional Manager - Special Channels
AutoReqId: 44174BR
Location: Lagos
Level: L5A
Reports To: National Sales Manager, Special Channels
Context/Scope
Financial
- Control spend within agreed limits set by National Sales Manager, Special Channels
Market Complexity
- Reports to National Sales Manager, Special Channels
- Deputises for the National Sales Manager as and at when necessary
- Close liaison with Field Sales team, Customer Marketing, Divisional offices, Distributors and 3rd Party Contractors / Vendors
Functional Capabilities
- Experienced at managing relationships
- Commercial Planning – Developing capability
- Trade strategy – Developing capability
Purpose of Role
- Responsible for managing and executing the Guinness Nigeria Special Channel strategy in the region comprising Aba, Benin, Ibadan, Jos , Enugu
- Managing the Special Channel managers in the specified divisions
Top 5 Accountabilities
- Manage a seamless party/event intelligence workflow (soliciting / scouting around for parties / events)
- Develop strategy document for the region as an input into the national strategy plan.
- Oversees the seamless execution of all activities within the region
- Build and maintain relationships with Special Channel stakeholders and partners in the region.
- Managing the Special Channel managers in the division
Qualification and Experience Required
- Graduate (2nd Class Hons/equivalent) with minimum 7 years’ experience in Sales/Marketing
- A good planner with a proven track record in similar roles
- Self-starter-able to work on own initiative
- Ability to work cross functionally with good interpersonal skills
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 and 20% based in HQ
Application Closing Date
Not Stated.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online