VACANCY IN GUINESS AS RETAIL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (RDM)

Guinness Nigeria Plc (GNPLC) is a major market for Diageo. 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. The RDM role is the entry point for Sales and commercial talent for Guinness Nigeria Plc. Job Title: Retail Development Manager AutoReqId: 32431BR Function: Sales Type of Job: Full Time – Non-Exempt (OT eligible) Level: 6 (MS1) Reports to: Area Sales Manager (ASM) Financial: ■» Responsible for personal Overhead budget ■» Tactical Budget in territory ■» Point Of Sale items Market Complexity: ■» Individual territory geographically based. ■» Part of a team of other RDMs and Business Development Managers working in an Area and is required to work with Van Sales Men (VSMs) across several distributor territories. Purpose of Role: To support the Sales Department in the achievement of the Departmental & Guinness Nigeria Plc’s business objectives through the effective management of a designated Sales territory including implementation of all Sales activities/programmes in the retail Sales territory. Accountabilities: ■» Ensures achievement of sales drivers for territory ■» Works with ASM and Training Dept and HR to build personal sales capability ■» Responsible for ensuring the retail redistribution standards are adhered to by distributors and VSMs. ■» Ensures at a minimum, once a quarter review of VSM routes, inclusion of new outlets. Qualifications and Experience: ■» Candidate must be a graduate with minimum 1 year commercial expertise gained across Sales / Consumer Marketing or Sales Management. ■» Candidate must possess a strong passion for the job and be ready to work late hours. ■» Good communication skills – written and verbal ■» Good IT skills ■» High degree of integrity ■» Geographically mobile (May be posted to any part of the country). ■» Experienced driver with a valid license (this is a key requirement) Application Closing Date is 30th June, 2012 Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should; Click here to apply online