Guinness Nigeria Plc - Diageo Brands Nigeria (DBN) was created in 2010 to drive Diageo’s Spirits business in Nigeria. The success of DBN is critical to the success of Diageo’s operations in Nigeria and therefore is critical to Diageo Africa’s success. The Spirits category in Nigeria is fast-paced with multiple competitors, an emerging route to market structure and evolving competitive set. This represents a major challenge as the role is likely to require a solutions oriented approach that is both proactive where possible and reactive where required.
Reports to the Marketing Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc
The Marketing Manager will work closely with the General Manager DBN, Marketing Director and the Customer Marketing team
The role will lead the marketing agenda for the Diageo spirits portfolio in Nigeria, developing brand strategies and leading the execution of these strategies to ensure that chosen priority brands are leaders in their categories in Nigeria.
The role will continually identify & quantify new growth opportunities for the portfolio based on continuously updated consumer insights, developing new growth drivers if required in partnership with West Africa Spirits Hub Team, whilst developing Spirits Marketing Talent for the future in Nigeria & Africa. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
Leadership Responsibilities
Work with the DBN General Manager & Marketing Director, Nigeria to set and execute the Nigeria five-year Strategy on Spirits Brands
Liaise with the West Africa Spirits Hub Team & fellow African spirits brand teams to ensure 2 way search & spin of growth drivers on the priority brands and lead delivery across the region
Develop & Coach the Nigeria Spirits Marketing team on Marketing & Spirits excellence in execution and support the DBN Customer Marketing team
Key Accountabilities
Assist and support the General Manager DBN to deliver the AOP growth aspirations plus overlay targets in F14 and beyond
Assist DBN General Manager in establishing the evolving route to market assessment for Spirits in Nigeria including a plan for correct COGS & efficient SKU’s for long term growth
Support and lead Spirits Brand growth with Marketing Director by developing & implementing the code for growth for Spirits
Lead the development of the local Game Plan and lead the categories in the Joined up Business Planning (JUBP) process
Work with the in-market teams & commercial managers to turn the Spirits annual GAME brand plans into “executable” commercial plans and assist with the development of missing growth drivers. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
Requirements
University degree in Marketing / Business or other related discipline preferred
Postgraduate Qualifications - an advantage
Proven and strong Brand and Trade marketing experience (6-10 years)
Proven ability in Team Leadership / Strategic thinking (minimum of 3-4 years)
Spirits experience / knowledge is essential
Proven experience working in emerging markets
Proven track record of leading & inspiring Agencies
Can demonstrate excellent Commercial acumen & Marketing judgement
Can demonstrate excellent cross-functional working skills & thought leadership
Extensive experience of ATL and BTL strategy development and implementation
Proven experience in Consumer insight generation and strategic penetration
Strong identifiable track record of success
Is experienced at managing key stakeholders nationally & internationally
Budget & cost control management
Strong project Management skills and experience
Barriers to Success in Role
Inability to manage and influence a cross functional team
Inability to engage & work collaboratively with West Africa Spirits Team
Inability to learn fast, adaptation to a new, flexible role and manage relationships with varied stakeholders
Work Location
Lagos based with some travels within and outside
Application Closing Date
10th February, 2014
Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
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