Diageo Nigeria Recruitment [October 2012]

The success of DBN is critical to the success of Diageo’s operations in Nigeria and therefore is critical to Diageo Africa’s success. A key pillar of Africa’s growth is Spirits West Africa, with the ambition of doubling our profit on Premium Spirits and creating an integrated Total Beverage Alcohol business.

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.

JOB TITLE: MARKETING MANAGER – SPIRITS & READY TO DRINK (RTD)
AUTOREQID: 33441BR
FUNCTION: Marketing
TYPE OF JOB: Full Time – Exempt
LOCATION: Lagos
LEVEL:   L4
REPORTS TO:  Marketing Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc

CONTEXT/SCOPE
The Marketing Manager will work closely with the General Manager DBN, Marketing Director and the Customer Marketing team

PURPOSE
The role will lead the marketing agenda for the Diageo spirits & Ready to Drink (RTD) 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.

DIMENSIONS
A) LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the DBN General Manager & Marketing Director, Nigeria to set and execute the Nigeria five-year Strategy on Spirits & RTD Brands
Liaise with the West Africa Spirits Hub Team & fellow African spirits brand teams (Kenya/ South Africa) 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. copied from: nigerianbestforum.com-

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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/RTD
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

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES
University degree in marketing / business or other related discipline preferred
Postgraduate Qualifications – an advantage. copied from: nigerianbestforum.com-
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 learn fast, adaptation to a new, flexible role and manage relationships with varied stakeholders

WORK LOCATION
Lagos based with some travels within and  outside

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DUE DATE: November 20, 2012