Jobs Offer - Guinness Nigeria plc... Managers Needed to compete globally in beer Industry

Guinness Nigeria plc is a strategically important market for Diageo and for the Global Lager Portfolio being one of the most competitive globally.

Vacancy - Senior Brand Manager to compete globally in beer industry

• AutoReqId: 40656BR
• Function: Marketing
• Type of Job_Full Time - Exempt
• Country: Nigeria

Job Title: Senior Brand Manager –Lager
Level: L5 (M1)

Reports To: Marketing Manager-Lager

Purpose

· Continually identify and quantify new growth opportunities which drive equity and brand growth for the Lager Portfolio at both National and Regional level based on real consumer insights.

· Lead the Lager team to grow the Guinness Nigeria Lager Portfolio aggressively through a relentless drive to deliver breakthrough opportunities.

Context/Scope

· Guinness Nigeria plc is a strategically important market for Diageo and for the Global Lager Portfolio being one of the most competitive globally.

· This role focuses on the step-change in investment and management of the Lager Category in Africa and beyond.

Financial

· Management and Accountability for implementation of Advert & Promotion spend, Efficiencies and Evaluation across all Brand activities.

· Negotiate cost of 3rd Party Goods & Services suppliers with Procurement.

· Develops & executes plans against strategic growth opportunities.

· Maintains business critical controls & compliance documentation rigorously to ensure complete transparency across the Portfolio.

Job Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required

· Graduate calibre preferably in Marketing or Business related disciplines. Postgraduate Qualifications an advantage

· 5-8 years proven experience of FMCG Brand Management including creative development and implementation and trade marketing

· Ability to work under own initiative / pro-active leadership

· Commercial judgement & acumen.

· Experience of working on National Activation platforms & understanding of Execution standards required for the demanding consumer.

· Experience at managing key stakeholders nationally & internationally.

Working Options

· Lagos based with some travels within/ outside Nigeria

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click HERE To Apply Online

Application Deadline Date

25th March, 2014.