New Job Vacancy at Guinness Nigeria

We are Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc the world's leading premium drinks business with an unrivalled collection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories.

Guinness Nigeria operates a Total Beverage Business (TBB). A key contributor to the success of the GNPLC strategic plan is an effective & flexible field sales force demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity. We put the customer at the heart of everything we do, and through this, will deliver sustained, mutual growth for our brands, categories, customers and partners. Will you partner with us on this journey?

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician (Benin)
Level: L7C
Reports To: Laboratory Technologist

Context/Scope

Nigeria is currently the world’s third largest market for the Guinness brand and may become the largest in the next five years.
The brewery operations are focused on the three sites, - Ogba, Benin and Aba, and all sites have quality functions within their structure.

Purpose of Role

To ensure bench work quality control determination is carried out in accordance with Guinness Nigeria PLC (GNPLC) quality procedures and specifications for the attainment of high quality products.

Dimensions

Reports to the budget holder for the quality function within each site as appropriate.

Work across our business with support from Brand Technical Centre in UK to deliver high quality product to our consumers

Carry out designated analyses promptly and accurately in line with GNPLC work procedure and ensure results are well-documented on-line (UNILAB), notebooks and on-line Kalamazoo and results sent to user department promptly.

Top 3 Accountabilities

Determination and reporting of analytical parameters, as appropriate and as specified. Working within guidelines to ensure that results are repeatable and aligned to other laboratories on an interchange basis.Working with the appropriate parts of the supply function (as required) to assist them in delivering products of the highest quality in terms of content and presentation.Acting as a member of the Quality team, and displaying the behaviours expected of a strong team player.

Qualifications and Experience Required

OND/HND/BSc in Sciences.IBD will be an added advantageOne year experience in a laboratory environmentGood communication and interpersonal skills.

Barriers to Success in Role

As the business will rely on the quality of the output from the individual to make business decisions around the quality of its components and products, lack of a very responsible attitude to work will be a hindrance to the individual. Similarly, a low boredom threshold will be a problem.Lack of required speed to respond to changes posed by new analytical methods and equipment as periodically advised by BTC will grossly affect the company’s desire to employ WCM practices and procedures in all her operations.

Flexible Working Options

Benin Brewery based

Retail Sales Manager at Guinness 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

Level: L6 (MS1)
Reports To: TERRITORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Context

Guinness Nigeria operates a Total Beverage Business (TBB). A key contributor to the success of the GNPLC strategic plan is an effective & flexible field sales force demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity

Purpose of Role:

To support GNPLC’s business objectives through the effective management of designated sales territory with a focus on high value outlets including implementation of all sales activities/programmes in the retail sales territoryResponsible for the account management and activation of high value outlets and hypermarketsTo spot sell to fill sales gaps in the outlets (across the entire portfolio) and to pre-sell

Top Accountabilities:

Ensures achievement of QDVPPP sales drivers for TerritoryEnsures sales out of distributors/market share growth are achieved via monitoring the RRS scheme, excellent execution of promotions. Ensures promotional activity is in the right outlets and well managed. Has to keep and update a database of outlets within the territory.Ensures at a minimum, once a quarter reviews of RSE, SR & VSR routes, inclusion of new outlets.Manages Recommended Price Compliance in outlets and ensures the retail redistribution standards are adhered to by distributorsEnsure effective customer/ business development to counter competitive activities in these outlets

Has accountability for POS materials, Chillers, Light signs etc deployed in retail outlets within sales territory

Intouch Responsibilities:

Use of the Intouch PDA as a tool for monitoring and improving individual Sales Targets, Share of Shelf, Distribution Targets & Call Targets.Ensuring that correct and up to date Customer details, Contacts, Outlet Types, Outlet Segmentation and Call Frequencies are gotten and sent to the Intouch Team for the purpose of updating the Customer Information from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Graduate with minimum 2 years commercial expertise gained across Sales / Consumer Marketing or Sales Management.Direct experience of Diageo Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVPPP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.High level awareness of the application of Health & Safety StandardsGood communication skills –written and verbalGood IT skillsHigh degree of integrityGood inter personal skillsGeographically mobile.Healthy and physically fit.

Experienced driver with valid license

Barriers to Success in Role:

Essential to spend time in the Field with customers and consumers-essential to stay in touch with the market and the competitionUnwillingness to flex schedule to align with business hours of retailers and distributors.

Flexibility Working options:

Based in a defined geographical area.100% Field Based

Career Vacancy for Shared Office Administrator at Guinness Nigeria Today 2014

Career Vacancy for Shared Office Administrator at Guinness Nigeria Today 2014

Guiness Nigeria Plc - We are Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc the world’s leading premium drinks business with an unrivalled collection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories.

Guinness Nigeria operates a Total Beverage Business (TBB). A key contributor to the success of the GNPLC strategic plan is an effective & flexible field sales force demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity. We put the customer at the heart of everything we do, and through this, will deliver sustained, mutual growth for our brands, categories, customers and partners. Will you partner with us on this journey?

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shared Office Administrator
AutoReqId: 42955BR
Job Location: Lagos
Reports To: Plant Manager and Brewing Manager (Lagos Brewery)

Context/Scope
Lagos Brewery with over 180 staff and about 40 Managers is responsible for brewing and packaging weekly average of over 50 hl of Guinness products. The site also hosts over 50% of the Sales and Distribution activities.

Dimensions
Market Complexity

Interacts with Heads of Department, Directors and Senior Managers across the company on a daily basis.

Leadership Responsibilities

The role also interacts with internal and external customers in the Brewery as well as the other units of Diageo business.

Purpose of Role
To coordinate activities for enhanced effectiveness of operations in the offices by combining accurate secretarial duties with ability to organise smooth workflow for the Brewery Managers.

Top 4 Accountabilities

Collate data to update Perfect Plant Dash Boards in Lagos Brewery, as well as departmental Gift and Entertainment Registers.Manage and control use of the Brewery Bar and assets, network office equipment in the offices, coordinate Brewery Supply events.General Office Administration including an up to date register for outgoing documents.Manage and update PM’s diary/calendar, also a stop gap for Brewery Managers’ travel arrangements.

Qualifications and Experience Required

HND/BSc in Secretarial Studies or Social Sciences calibre.Professional Qualification in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management (Minimum of Graduate Membership) added advantage.Proven ability to persuade, influence and build credibility at all levels and with all functions.Valued coach with minimum of 10 years working experience in manufacturing concern.

Barriers to Success in Role

Lack of initiative, commitment to perform at the highest level and lack of understanding of key business drivers.Also inadequate experience, skill, Integrity and level of training of the employee could pose challenge to success.Flexible Working optionsBrewery Base with relative flexible working options

How to Apply
Interested candidates should click here to apply

Deadline: Not Specified

Employment Vacancy for Statutory Accounts Manager at Guinness Nigeria 2014

Employment Vacancy for Statutory Accounts Manager at Guinness Nigeria 2014

Guiness Nigeria Plc - We are Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc the world’s leading premium drinks business with an unrivalled collection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories.

Guinness Nigeria operates a Total Beverage Business (TBB). A key contributor to the success of the GNPLC strategic plan is an effective & flexible field sales force demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity. We put the customer at the heart of everything we do, and through this, will deliver sustained, mutual growth for our brands, categories, customers and partners. Will you partner with us on this journey?

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Statutory Accounts Manager

AutoReqId: 42953BR
Job Location: Lagos
Reports To: Finance Reporting Manager

Purpose
A Record to Report (RTR) role primarily responsible for the preparation of statutory financial statements
To ensure that Reporting activities in market are carried out at world standard level and all reports done are at a high quality level.
To notify and ensure compliance by the business with changes in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and financial reporting regulations in Nigeria.

Context
Guinness Nigeria is a leading brewer and marketer of premium alcoholic and malt drinks in Nigeria. It has the vision of being the Nigeria’s No 1 brewer.

Diageo Plc owns a majority percentage investment in Guinness Nigeria and continues to invest heavily in capex which is critical to the journey to No 1. Diageo Plc is quoted on the US and London Stock Exchanges while Guinness Nigeria Plc (the subsidiary) is quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. GN therefore is required to comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Control Assessment and Risk Management (CARM) and local statutory requirements.

Diageo Africa and Guinness Nigeria are aligned on this growth agenda and in recognition of this have approved the role of a Statutory Accounts Manager to implement policies as they relate to the Record To Report processes.

Dimensions

FinancialEnsure Controls around Record to Report (RtR) meets a minimum of ‘satisfactory’ CARM rating.

Market Complexity

The Statutory Accounts Manager is required to play a significant leadership role within the Financial Control team to ensure that the RTR processes are continuously optimisedThis role supports the timely and accurate reporting of statutory financial information to management, Diageo and the public. Also ensures that the company complies with the statutory reporting requirements by leveraging the RTR processes.

Functional Capabilities
Applies accounting policies and standards to performance reporting:

Technical expertise, planning, business reporting and statutory reportingUses a thorough understanding of the business processes, expected controls and risks to undertake activities which maintain shareholder value and mitigate against risk:Protects the asset value of all data held in the organisation. Generates objective measures to ensure that absolute data quality is known and maintained at an acceptable levelEffective cash risk management whilst maintaining the integrity of the control environment

Top 3 Accountabilities

Preparation of monthly statutory financial statements based on IFRS and regulatory requirements in Nigeria.Preparation of all aspects of quarterly and annual financial statements including all supporting schedules for Guinness Nigeria Plc and Diageo Brands Nigeria LtdStay current with statutory rules and regulations in Nigeria and determine the impact changes to the rules and regulations have on Guinness Nigeria’s business.

Qualifications and Experience Required
Qualifications

Graduate calibre in Accountancy or related field plus membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience in Financial Accounting with proven integrity.

Key Skills & Experience

Ability to take commercial insights and translate into the Organisation & People Agenda including good customer service.Proven ability to facilitate, persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions.Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills.

Knowledge

Sound IT knowledge in the use of outlook (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).Working knowledge in accounting package- RTR SAP.

Barriers to Success in Role

Inability to manage and influence a spectrum of key Innovation stakeholders and elicit buy-in and support.Inability to learn fast, adaptation to a new, flexible role and manage relationships with varied stakeholders.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should click here to apply
Deadline: Not Specified

Graduate Job Vacancies at Guinness Nigeria

Guinness Nigeria operates a Total Beverage Business (TBB). A key contributor to the success of the GNPLC strategic plan is an effective & flexible field sales force demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

We put the customer at the heart of everything we do, and through this, will deliver sustained, mutual
growth for our brands, categories, customers and partners.

Will you partner with us on this journey?

Sales Representatives

Are you passionate about selling?Do you have basic practical sales experience?Are you full of energy and consistently deliver great performance?What are you waiting for? APPLY!

Responsibilities

Pre-sellingFull order taking across the entire portfolioCovering outlets within own territoryEnsuring availability of our brands in allocated outletsDeveloping and sustaining amazing relationships with our key customers.

Requirements

Basic practical sales experienceBasic communication trainingMinimum of BSc/HND qualification with limited or no experienceCommitment to sales volume objectivesTeam playerFull of energy and passion for excellenceVery ruthless for objective achievementGood at problem solvingGood negotiation skillsMust have a valid driver's license

Van Sales Men

Are you experienced in order taking/selling?Are you interested in a field job that has you selling and delivering a great product?Are you a good driver with a valid driving license?Does this sound like you? GO AHEAD AND APPLY!

Responsibilities

Pre-sellingFull order taking across the entire portfolioCovering outlets within own territoryEnsuring availability of our brands in allocated outletsDeveloping and sustaining amazing relationships with our key customers.

Requirements

ONDHealthy and physically fitA good driver with valid driving licenseExperienced in order taking/setting

Method of Application

Interested & qualified candidates should text their applications via SMS to 07015832045 using the following format:

First Name: Write your first nameSurname: Write your surnameDate of Birth: DD/MM/YYGender: M (for Male) or F (for Female)Highest Academic Qualification: BSC. MSC, HND, ONDTelephone No: Write number in full e.g. 08011112222Email address: Write only one in the usual mannerValid Driver's license number e.g AA12345BCurrent Job Function e.g. Sales, MarketingPosition Applied for: 1 (for Sales Rep) or 2 (for Van Sales Man)

To compose SMS, please separate each item with a #. See example below:
Chika#Banjo#17104/1411F#BSC#08012345678#dtb@aal.com #AA12345B#Sales#1

PLEASE SEND APPLICATION WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF THIS AD. ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED THROUGH EMAIL OR SMS TO THE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS INDICATED.

Senior Brand Manager at Guinness

Jobs in Nigeria -

External Job Title Senior Brand Manager – Guinness
AutoReqId 40653BR
Function Marketing
Type of Job Full Time – Exempt
Country Nigeria
External Job Description
Job Title: Senior Brand Manager – Guinness
Level: L5 (M1)
Reports To: Marketing Manager-Guinness

Context
· Guinness is a global priority brand for Diageo and it is the #1 beer brand in Africa.
· Nigeria is currently the largest global Guinness market by value.
Functional Capabilities
· Drives pace and agility through instinctively making the right marketing judgment decisions
· Drives value commercially for Diageo and our customers
· Ensures compliance with the Marketing Codes and company policies.
· Strong Financial Acumen.
Purpose of Role
· To champion & drive brand growth in volume and equity by leveraging understanding of consumer attitudes, motivations and trends
· Development and seamless execution of Brand plans both short and long term.
· To ensure that brand plans are developed and executed based on the following
· Lead the deployment and execution of brand strategy & advertising communication founded upon a deep understanding of the consumer.
· Champion the Measurement and Evaluation of all initiatives.
· Monitors brand performance and implements appropriate plan changes.
Key Accountabilities
1. Creates Strategies that Win
a. The Senior Brand Manager supports the delivery of the short and medium term strategic goals of the brand to outperform the competition and delivers against equity targets.
b. Leads the development of a clear vision and simple strategy for the Brand
c. The SBM uses market insights and analytical skills to deliver world class growth drivers which drive equity for the brand and drive brand/ category growth.
d. Strategies are translated into focused, differentiated and commercially relevant GAME plans that can be executed.
e. Stakeholder engagement to deliver brilliant execution
2. Brilliant Execution
a. Brilliant execution and high standards are a way of life
b. Drives fast implementation of big scalable ideas that can be executed brilliantly
c. Innovation and marketing activities that win with customers and consumers are brilliantly executed.
3. Drives pace and agility through instinctively making the right marketing judgement decisions
4. Partners brilliantly with agencies and cross functional teams to deliver breakthrough content and execution:
a. Initiates clear and creative ways of working with the right partners (including customers) in order to generate compelling solutions.
b. The role each partner and internal resources need to play to deliver success is clearly identified.
c. Authentic, robust relationships are in place and a collaborative spirit across agencies and teams is the norm.
d. Restless in understanding best practices, testing and evaluating how to build.
e. Effective M&E to select and learn from activities proposed.
5. Drives value for Diageo and our Customers:
a. Supports the team in adopting a true performance culture with spikes in both consumer and customer performance. Key performance metrics are delivered through a ruthless focus.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required
Ø Graduate Calibre
Ø MBA might be an added advantage.
Ø Minimum 5 years Consumer marketing experience
Ø Demonstrates strategic thinking and translation of strategies into differentiated plans.
Ø Ability to procure and deploy expert resources from colleagues, agencies and partners to create breakthrough outcomes.
Ø ATL development, Media planning and deployment.
Ø Agency Management and Good relationship skills
Ø Cross functional project management skills (strong sales/commercial liaison and teamwork)
Ø Demonstrated capability in brilliant execution and ability to translate strategies to marketing plans.
Barriers to Success in Role
Ø Inability to manage stakeholders, poor project management skills and poor strategic thinking.
Flexible Working options
Ø Extensive travel within Nigeria (approx.30% of the time).

Job Categories: FMCG Jobs in Nigeria. Job Types: Full-Time.

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Retail Development Manager at Guinness

Jobs in Nigeria -

External Job Title RETAIL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (RDM)
AutoReqId 40645BR
Function Sales
Type of Job Full Time – Exempt
Country Nigeria
External Job Description
Job Title: RETAIL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (RDM)
Level: L6 (MS1)
Reports To: AREA SALES MANAGER

Context/Scope:
A key contributor to the success of our performance ambition is an effective & flexible field sales force demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & retail trade development.
The Retail Development Manager (RDM) is the entry level for sales and commercial talent in Guinness Nigeria. Working alongside other RDMs and Business Development Managers (BDMs) in a geographical area; the role reports to an Area Sales Manager (ASM).

Purpose of Role
Supports the business in the achievement of performance objectives through the effective management of a designated sales territory including implementation of all sales activities/programmes in the retail sales territory
Key Accountabilities
· Ensures achievement of the Diageo sales drivers (Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Promotion, Price and Persuasion) at all outlets within territory coverage
· Ensures effective customer/consumer relationship management and business development in trade
· Gain important consumer and trade insights and share with relevant internal teams
· Excellent execution of promotions, ensuring that promotional activity is in the right outlets and well managed
· Responsible for ensuring the retail redistribution standards are adhered to by distributors and Van Sales Men (VSM)
· Accountable for Point of Sale (POS) materials, Chillers, Light signs, etc deployed in retail outlets within sales territory
Qualifications and Experience Required
· Graduate with minimum of 1 year commercial expertise gained in Field Sales or Consumer Marketing
· Understanding of the total alcoholics drinks market
· Brilliant persuasive selling skills
· Good communication skills –written and verbal
· High degree of integrity
· Good interpersonal skills
· Geographically mobile – must be ready and willing to work in any location in the country
· Experienced driver with valid license
· Good computer appreciation skills
· Entrepreneurial mind-set and good business acumen
Barriers to Success in Role

· Essential to spend time in the Field with customers and consumers-essential to stay in touch with the market and the competition

· Unwillingness to flex schedule to align with business hours of retailers and distributors.

· Low level of drive or personal leadership

Working options

· Based in a defined geographical area.

· 100 % Field Based

· Some travel to Divisional Office essential.

· Willing to work weekends and late nights

Job Categories: Manager Jobs in Nigeria and Sales and Marketing Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time.

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