1). Senior Brand Manager – Africa

Job ID: R-95541

Location: Nigeria (flexible with Africa Operating Unit)

JobType: Full-Time

What You will Do

  • Develop short – (1 year) and mid-term (2 – 3 years) business / brand plans identifying business objectives, strategies, key initiatives and performance measurements by using insights collected from situation assessment, marketplace information, etc. in order to support Africa Operating Unit category and brand growth targets.
  • Assess attractive local Africa Operating Unit consumer opportunities that are currently untapped by the Company by leveraging consumer research in order to identify new volume and profit growth areas (e.g., new beverage sub-categories, new packaging opportunities, new merchandise categories, new channels of distribution to sell licensed merchandise).
  • Provide direction, leadership and coaching to members of project teams.
  • Manage Brand Net Revenue, Gross Profit, Direct Marketing Expenditure to deliver Africa Operating Unit brand growth and financial targets.
  • Develop programs and secure required budget in order to execute brand plan.
  • Where applicable, ensure appropriate implementation of global/regional direction into local execution.

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA preferred.
  • 8 – 10 years of brand management / marketing experience.  Innovation experience a plus (demonstrated ability to lead a concept from idea to shelf).
  • CPG Experience a plus
  • Ability to manage a Africa Operating Unit brand – inclusive of key strategies and innovative plans and initiatives – while motivating/leading, coordinating and working with key internal and external cross-functional partners to deliver on long – (3+ years), mid- and short-term objectives and business plan metrics.

Functional Skills:

  • Brand Equity
  • Marketing concepts
  • Marketing operating strategies
  • Creative concept evaluation
  • Strong financial acumen and business analytics
  • Leadership and Project management.

 

Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the link below to apply:

 

 

 

 

2). Revenue Growth Management (RGM) Senior Manager

Job ID: R-95298
Location: Nigeria 
JobType: Full-Time

Position Overview

  • We are seeking a Revenue Growth Management (RGM) Senior Manager, to join our dynamic team in Africa Operating Unit.
  • This role will focus on Nigeria and report into the RGM Director for the franchise.
  • The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, a solid foundation in the beverages or FMCG sector, and prior experience (8+ years) in various RGM and/or commercial disciplines including product portfolio strategy (design, implementation, and management), pricing, and translating strategy into execution.
  • This individual should also demonstrate the ability to lead large-scale strategic projects, effectively navigating across strategy design and tactical execution with robust project management approaches.
  • Future career advancement opportunities include progressing through RGM market leadership roles, transitioning to franchise leadership, or moving into other functional areas of the business such as commercial, strategy, finance, category leadership and more.
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What You will Do

  • Develop RGM strategies for assigned set of markets, working closely with franchise leaders to assess and co-create relevant solutions to drive portfolio growth
  • Analyse relevant market trends and develop insights to inform RGM strategies (e.g., consumer, competitor, industry, and macroeconomic trends)
  • Take overall leadership of RGM strategic projects in the franchise, driving the strategic agenda while building buy-in across company and bottler teams
  • Lead RGM governance routines to ensure delivery of key RGM initiatives across the franchise, and be a network connector to activate relevant expertise within the Operating Unit while ensuring initiatives are ‘in-sync’ with the broader Operating Unit strategy and key initiatives
  • Be a local champion for deepening RGM capability within the franchise system, taking responsibility for deployment of capability programs and tools rollout across the franchise

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
  • Additional analytical, financial, or commercial qualifications are beneficial

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • 8+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams in FMCG or related sectors, including RGM, Commercial planning, and commercial execution
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate critical insights in a clear and compelling manner
  • Solid understanding of the system business fundamentals and drivers of value across various markets
  • Demonstrated experience in project leadership, able to drive collaboration in complex cross-functional projects

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Demonstrable team player qualities, with the ability to inspire and engage team members at multiple levels of the system
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in cross-team coordination
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships at all levels of the organization
  • Resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.

Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the link below to apply:

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