Innovation Manager at Diageo Nigeria

CELEBRATING LIFE - EVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE. Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of international brands across spirits, wine and beer. Our global priority brand portfolio consists of Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, J&B, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and many more. Diageo trades in approximately 180 markets and employs over 25,000 talented people around the world. With offices in 80 countries, we also have manufacturing facilities across the globe including Great Britain, Ireland, United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Africa, Latin America, Australia, India and the Caribbean. Our great range of brands and geographic spread means that people can celebrate with our products at every occasion no matter where they are in the world. This is why 'celebrating life every day, everywhere' is at the core of what we do.

Innovation Manager

Context/Scope:

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a commercial marketer to demonstrate ability to identify, develop and deliver the business strategy through Innovation based out of Lagos, Nigeria - working across Beer-Guinness, Ready to Drink, Adult Soft Drinks and Spirits).

Role Complexity:

Role complexity is significant working across categories and cultures with broad business diversity of portfolios and operating models (distributors, wholesalers, retail etc) in Nigeria. The Innovation development agenda is broad working across stout, spirits, RTD, Adult Malt Drinks, Spirits and Formats.

Leadership Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a proven record of the following:

Creativity - Develops ground breaking solutions. Uses own and others creativity to develop world-class innovation solutions, media plans through conventional and non-conventional media.  Balances creativity and business solutions.Motivating and Inspiring Cross Functional Teams. Builds great relationships and aligns individuals and teams to a common goal.Project Management – Excellent project management skills that deliver the pipeline.

Top 3 Accountabilities:

Work with the Head of Innovation & Marketing Director to deliver the innovation strategy by managing a range of projects through cross-functional, regional and global teams.Develop a growth platform in line with the portfolio strategy for F15, including identifying new and existing opportunities.Operationalize global/regional/local launches and tests, including communication plans.  Move effectively between strategy and operational detail, meeting project budgets and key deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

University Degree (minimum 2nd class hons/equivalent) in Marketing/Business or other related discipline preferred though not essential.  Post Graduate Qualification an advantage.Proven experience in developing marketing/brand strategy and implementation (5 years)Ability to work under own supervision/initiative and proactivity.