Thursday, 7 March 2013

Job Vacancy At Guinness Nigeria Plc





  • Guinness Nigeria Plc.Job Vacancy At Guinness Nigeria Plc

    Vacancy - Retail Development Managers - Spirit

    Diageo Brands Nigeria (an integral part of Guinness Nigeria) is responsible for the sales and marketing of Diageo's iconic spirits brands (like Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Bailey's among others) in Nigeria.
    In order to drive a Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) agenda, we have a dedicated sales force focussed on building the relationships in trade required for our spirits brands to continue to be Number 1 across the different categories.
    Our sales team members are our liquid experts, respected internally and externally as a source of knowledge across categories through their passion and skill.
    Across the trade they deliver gold standard for quality, visibility and persuasion.

    Job Title: Retail Development Managers - Spirits
    AutoReqId: 36103BR
    Function: Sales - Field Sales
    Level: L6 (MS1)
    Reports To: Regional Sales Manager - Spirits

    Functional Capabilities:
    To support the Spirits Function in the achievement of its business objectives through the effective development & management of a designated sales territory including implementation of all sales activities/programmes in the sales territory

    Top 3-5 Accountabilities:
    Management and achievement of sales volume, value targets and KPI targets (Distribution & Visibility) within outlets
    Drive the highest standards of executional excellence through the implementation of brand outlet specific growth drivers, business plans, trading term compliance & category management
    Implementation of customised visibility solutions per target outlet (POS, Menu design/printing, bar branding solutions and back of bar displays)
    Build long term brand relationships with key influencers (bar owners/bar staff/popular personalities)
    Educating Customers & Consumers on the Quality, Provenance, and Heritage of our brands in an exclusive and elegant manner.
    Qualifications and Experience

    Graduate calibre:
    Enjoys meeting people and building relationships
    Loves and thrives on the night life
    Experience in selling premium/lifestyle brands preferably in the premium drinks category
    Compelling seller, customer influencer, excellent communicator and presenter with adaptability of style
    Experienced driver with valid license
    Barriers to Success in Role
    Lack of belief, liquid knowledge and passion for the brands – you have to be able to communicate brand benefits in the face of obstacles and tough challenge.
    Inability to drive
    Dishonesty/lack of integrity
    Flexible Working options
    Based in a defined geographical area.
    Minimum of 80% Field Based
    Some travel to HQ essential
    Application Closing Date
    14th March, 2013

    Method of Application:
    Interested and qualified candidates should:
    Click here to apply online