The Coca-Cola Company Career Opportunities [2 Positions]

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world’s top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates.

Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia, Dasani, FUZE TEA and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks.

Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of more than 1.9 billion servings a day.

Job Title:  Senior Franchise Marketing Manager
Job ID: R-03091
Position Overview

• The Senior Franchise Marketing Manager – Nigeria is responsible for leading the development of over-arching business & marketing strategies affecting the total portfolio within Nigeria; ultimately delivering positive Volume, NSR, PBT & Brand Love growth.


• The Company’s effort in building a strong consumer insight driven business growth model across all of the NARTD Beverage categories, coupled with development of scalable programs & tools for implementation by our Bottling partner – NBC is critical to our short and long-term business success.


• This person will be a key contributor in shaping the relationship and strategic plan development with this partner.


• The key purpose of this role is the development of market-based strategies & tactics collaboratively with the WABU Marketing leaders, Nigeria Franchise Leadership Team, and Nigeria Bottling Company to ensure we implement strong plans for consumer-driven business growth.


• They will also have ownership of key Business Unit initiatives and programs required by the WABU Business Plan, to achieve long-term growth objectives.


• These programs will require the individual to oversee a team of marketing associates that will collaborate with WABU Central Marketing, Franchise C&CL, Other functions (Finance, IMCC, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercialization), and the Bottler Marketing & Operations teams to ensure complete delivery of the agreed plan.


• Lastly, this individual will be required to lead ONE Marketing Leadership Team project – resulting in fundamental capability improvement for the BU Marketing team.The key means to achieve these goals are the development of diagnostics, strategies, content, and capability within their region of responsibility.


• The work of the individual requires leveraging the collective intelligence of our system, through a collaborative approach with the Regional Franchise Managers, Strategy & Insights, and C&CL. They need to drive the strategy and build / adapt their Franchise Marketing Plan content in partnership with Creative Agencies, leveraging internal and external best thinking, creating internal BU awareness around it, build key marketing competency skills for personal and professional development and act as the key integrator on their projects.


• The Initiatives (both consumer and shopper programmes) this person will leverage, create or adapt will be built from local market insights to ensure their local plans are highly resonant across their consumers and will change beliefs, attitudes and behaviours about the brands under their scope, which will lead to incremental brand consumption and purchase ( and ultimately brand love ).


• They will need to have strong project & people leadership skills to ensure programs are efficiently development and leverage strong persuasive selling skills to inspire our Bottling partners to co-invest and execute with excellence.


• Lastly, this person will be responsible for managing multiple associates to carry out the above business responsibilities.


• They will be required to balance governance & engagement throughout the planning and implementation of the business plans; ensuring each associate has an individualized career and development plan to follow and grow.


• As a member of the WABU Marketing Leadership team, they will be responsible for providing assessments of their associates and calibration of the Marketing Community through the talent factory process.

Nigeria Marketing Plan Development & Implementation – 50%

• Leads Annual Franchise Marketing & Commercial Business Planning – providing “end-2-end” business solutions that deliver “through the line” messaging to consumers/shoppers coupled with strong affordability & availability thought-leadership to deliver BP objectives across all categories and brands. (NSR growth/ Transactions growth/ Value Share / BLS)
  


• Develop the corresponding prioritized investment strategy deciding the allocation, post aligning all key stakeholders, and own overall management of DME for Nigeria. In addition, provide proactive / alternative marketing & commercial plans, budget management and contingency planning to deliver positive ROI and competitive disruption; thus requiring in-depth market understanding & agility.


• Owns Bottler Relationship on Marketing Strategy and Plans; leading regular operational & marketing excellence routines/discussions with Bottlers.

• Accountable for the successful implementation of the key projects identified within the Strategic Business Plan – including Communication, Innovation, RGM, and In-Store Messaging. Lead, through Agencies / Direct Reports, the project management of all key programs, achieving support and approval from key Franchise, BU & Bottler stakeholders.


• Ensuring timely launch and success of the innovation & RGM pipeline throughout the year; ensuring that all cross-functional members and Bottlers are aligned and working on-time to deliver the objectives and goals.


• Partner with all key Bottler and local community constituents to assess and mitigate any potential risks related to the programs’ implementation.


• Identify & leverage external and internal best practices as applicable to the specific Franchise programmes; harvesting the maximum learning and inform the development and activation of best in class programmes by the BU Central team.

People Management & Organizational Development – 30%

• Provide Coaching & Development of Direct Reports (MM/SBM/BM/JBM/ABM) in achieving overall business objectives – National & Regional, while ensuring Associate Development continues on-track for capability development and career progression


• Leads a BU Marketing Leadership Team Project – typically includes leading a training capability project or offsite within the BU to tackle a significant marketing organization challenge.

Long-Term Market Strategy & Planning – 20%

• Develops & Provides Thought Leadership On Portfolio Strategy – based on WABU/Nigeria Portfolio Strategy and Growth Plan – to develop Innovation & RGM Pipeline (Product, Pack, Equipment) to achieve long-term growth.


• Co-Lead with Franchise Performance & Planning Manager – key long-term strategic recommendations to the General Manager & WABU Marketing Director on How The Business Should/Will Grow.

PrimaryORGANIZATION IMPACT/ INFLUENCE:

• Nigeria General Manager – business manager


• WABU Marketing Director – functional manager


• Nigeria Bottling Company Managing Director – bottler business leader


• Nigeria Bottling Company Marketing Lead – bottler functional leader


• (2) Regional Franchise Leaders: North & South – key functional partners


• Franchise Customer & Commercial Leader – key functional partner


• Franchise Marketing team – direct reports


• WABU IMC Manager & Nigeria Media Manager – key functional enablers


• WABU K&I Manager & Nigeria K&I Manager – key functional enablers


• Local Advertising Agency Creative Directors and Account Managers

Secondary

• Nigeria Bottling Company Sales Lead – bottler functional leader


• Coca-Cola Hellenic Group Marketing Lead – bottler functional leader


• Other WABU Marketing Leadership Team members – Commercialization, Capability, Finance


• Other Nigeria Franchise Leadership Team members – Technical, Finance, Legal

Purpose of Interactions

• Development & Implement of Key Programs; ensuring multi-disciplinary approach & cross-functional/bottler alignment and leadership to activities.


• Persuasive “selling” to ensure Strategies & Programs are not only aligned in principle – but aligned in meaning and interpretation; resulting in total System clarity on path forward.


• Obtain feedback to step change and adapt programs through, Negotiation, Empathy, and ability to listen in order to understand other’s points of view to inform their own.


• Capability of communicating concisely and to communicate complex topics in a simple manner to non-insiders or experts.


• Relationship building with external stakeholders to proactively build credibility and understanding of individual objectives and needs to find common ground during crisis / moments of misalignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Overall department of 5-8 marketing associates of various grades; including full hiring, work assignments, performance review, career & development responsibilities.

Related Job Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 12-15 years within TCCC or Other Global FMCG company with a significant brand consumer/product roles.


• In depth understanding, knowledge and practical experience in consumer marketing and ideally sales/operations management.


• Demonstrated people management both direct and in-direct over numerous years.

Educational Requirements
Minimum:

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree – preferably MBA or Masters of Marketing

Cultural Diversity

• Ability to collaborate in an International / Global cultural context is critical considering the diversity of the Business Unit.

Analysis

• Develop thought leadership, market/program strategy and executional leadership for the Franchise/Bottlers; developing new approaches to encompass local needs/problems.


• Demonstrated ability to perform and evaluate quantitative analysis (financial, consumer insights, sales tracking) and convert findings to clear business actions with supporting rationale.

Judgement And Decision Making

• Local Programs & Initiatives – with recommendations provided at key gate reviews with General Manager & BUMD


• Market Specific DME – based on recommendation agreement by General Manager & BUMD


• Development of People – based on recommendation agreement by General Manager, BU Marketing Leadership Team & BUMD


• Approver of All Marketing Materials within Standards (Brand, Formula, Assets, Financial etc.)

Working Conditions

Travel Requirements

• 25% within Nigeria and to occasional training/off-sites in: Nairobi, Atlanta, Johannesburg

Job RequirementsYears of Experience:Leadership Behaviors

• DRIVE INNOVATION: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business(encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation).

• COLLABORATE WITH SYSTEM, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS: Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to approximately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler).

• ACT LIKE AN OWNER: Deliver results, creating value for our Brands, our System, our customers, and key stakeholders.

• INSPIRE OTHERS: Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible.

• DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential.

Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply for this Position

 

Job Title:  Senior Brand Manager
Job ID: R-04037
Position Overview
The Senior Brand Manager – Nigeria North is responsible for developing the plans and leading the execution of key marketing projects affecting the Northern & Central Regions of Nigeria; ultimately delivering positive financial performance, value share, and brand love growth. The role’s responsibilities are:

• Leading the End-2-End Marketing Agenda with NBC Bottler Regional leadership


• Developing, Implementation & execution of Regional marketing plans


• Monthly brand business (consumer, shopper, retail) & DME tracking

The Company’s effort in building a strong consumer-centric driven business growth model, coupled with development of scalable programs & tools for implementation by our Bottling partners is critical to our short and long-term business success.

This person will be a key contributor in shaping the relationship and strategic plan development with these partners.

The key purpose of this role is to develop and execute market brand programs collaboratively with the Bottler Marketing & Operations teams to ensure implementing a strong path to consumer-driven business growth. These programs will require the individual to collaborate with the TCCC Franchise Operations, Country General Manager, Nigeria Brand Team, WABU IMC Team, and Other functions (Finance, C&CL, Technical, Supply Chain, and various Bottler functional teams to ensure complete delivery of the agreed plan. Lastly, this individual will be required to provide regular business tracking analysis covering their region – with clear ownership of Financial Performance, Value Share (NARTD, SSD, Water, Juice, Dark Malt) and BLS (Core Seven Brands).

The key means to achieve these goals are the development of diagnostics, strategies, content, and capability within their region of responsibility.

The work of the individual requires leveraging the collective intelligence of our system, through a collaborative approach with their Nigeria Franchise & Commercial Partners, WABU Marketing Leadership, and Bottler Region Leadership.

They need to drive the execution and build/adapt their Regional Marketing Plan content in partnership with Nigeria Brand team associates, building key marketing competency skills for personal and professional development – as the key integrator on their projects and inspirational thought leader to their Regional System counterparts.

The Initiatives (both consumer and shopper programmes) this person will leverage, create or adapt will be built from local market insights to ensure their local plans are highly resonant with their consumers and will change beliefs, attitudes and behaviours about the brands under their scope, which will lead to incremental brand equity, purchase, and loyalty.

They will need to have strong project management skills to ensure programs are efficiently developed, a rigorous ability to measure and analyse the performance data from their region/programs, and an inspirational approach to collaboration with others to ensure emotional and rational buy-in at all stages of the business planning cycle.

Function Specific Activities

• The role is to be based in ABUJA – Northern Nigeria

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides Thought Leadership Regarding How Their Region Will Grow Its Brands – including defining which Projects/Programs Should Be Adapted & Operationalized Using Local Insights; thus creating recommended Business plans for Franchise Marketing Manager approval.


• Leads Execution of key components of marketing programs; including overall project management and system tracking to inspire and inform on-the-ground course-corrections as circumstances require.


• Provide proactive budget management and contingency planning to ensure delivery of agreed BP spending targets.


• Provides on-going tracking of Volume, Share, DME and Equity Performance for their Franchise & Bottler leadership.

PrimaryORGANIZATION IMPACT/ INFLUENCE:

• Senior Franchise Marketing Manager Nigeria – manager


• Franchise Director – North & Central – key partner


• Franchise C&CL Manager Nigeria


• Media Manager Nigeria


• Franchise Brand Team Members (4)


• Regional Bottler Marketing Leaders


• Regional Bottler Operations Leaders

Secondary

• Franchise General Manager – two up manager


• Content Excellence, Packaging, & Digital Managers Nigeria – (3)


• Bottler Sales & Marketing Manager

Purpose of Interactions

• Execution & Implementation of Projects & Programs; ensuring key stakeholders have provided input and/or guidance to efforts.


• Persuasive “selling” to ensure Recommendations to Program implementation are not only aligned in principle – but aligned in meaning and interpretation; resulting in Bottler & Operations team clarity and “buy-in” on path forward.


• Obtain feedback to step change programs through, Negotiation, Empathy, and ability to listen in order to understand other’s points of view to inform their own.


• Capability of communicating concisely and to communicate complex topics in a simple manner to non-insiders or experts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE
Related Job Requirements/ Qualifications

• Minimum Years of Experience: 6-8 years within TCCC or Other Global FMCG company

Educational Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred: Master’s Degree – preferably MBA or Masters of Marketing

Cultural Diversity

• Ability to collaborate in an International / Global cultural context is critical considering the diversity of the Business Unit AND Bottler leadership

Analysis

• Provide Execution Leadership and Analysis for their respective Region; uncovering insights and solutions that encompass local needs/problems

Judgement And Decision Making

• Regional Marketing Plan, Programs & Initiatives – based on recommendation agreed to by Senior Franchise Marketing Manager


• Regional Specific DME – based on recommendation agreed by Senior Franchise Marketing Manager

Working Conditions

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 15% – Occasional travel to Lagos.

Job Requirements
Years of Experience:

Leadership Behaviors

• DRIVE INNOVATION: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business(encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation).

• COLLABORATE WITH SYSTEM, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS: Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to approximately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler).

• ACT LIKE AN OWNER: Deliver results, creating value for our Brands, our System, our customers, and key stakeholders.

• INSPIRE OTHERS: Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible.

• DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential.

Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply for this Position

The Coca-Cola Company Career Opportunities [2 Positions]

Utilities/Facilities Engineer at Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company), Wednesday 6, Wednesday 2017

Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company and operates in more than 200 countries.

Life at Coca-Cola HBC is fast-paced and challenging, with fair rewards and exciting learning opportunities. We promote an inclusive workplace, value diverse views and opinions and always appoint the best person for the job, ensuring equality in our shortlists and appointments. Take up the challenge. Join us!

UTILITIES/FACILITIES ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Utilities/Facilities Engineer reports to the Plant Engineer. He/ She is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment at the Utility section by the approved policies & procedures of the company, and ensure the availability of quality service to production & other areas of the plant.

Other main responsibilities of the role includes;

Operates steam boilers, air compressors, power distribution equipment etc to ensure quality service delivery

Maintain all equipment under utilities to minimise down time.

Maintain CO2 access points as per specification -Must be locked always.

Carry out equipment monitoring as per checklist, document findings and recommend actions to be taken. Write equipment shift operation report.

Lubricate equipment as specified in the lubrication chart and documentation. Clean and wash all stains on equipment after lubrication

Ensure all safety sensors, reflector & safety controls are in good working condition.

Use all company provided protective wears and gadgets and comply with all Health and Safety rules

Use all company provided protective wears and gadgets and comply with all Health and Safety rules

Ensure the compliance to good manufacturing practice, food safety practice, good environmental management system, occupational Health and Safety practices in all line activities.

Monitor and ensure CCPs critical limits are not exceeded at the Dominik Hunter and Filler. MONITORING of control points, PRPs and oPRPs in beverage manufacture process to prevent food safety related hazards.

Any other assigned duties

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Relevant Engineering Certificate or equivalent Certificate (OND/C&G Part II).

Min. 3 years experience in a technical position most  appropriately with and a shop floor role.

Basic Knowledge  of computer skill.

Appropriate  command and use of the English language-Spoken and written.

Significant experience with a measure of cost reduction initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Good unders tanding and experience of current manufacturing methodologies.

Good understanding of plant HQSE modalities and codes.

Good oral communication, influencing and relationship skills.

Good analytical skills

Experience in execution of  maintenance task.

Reliable exhibition of Engineering skill.

Experience in practical project management

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Utilities/Facilities Engineer at Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company), Wednesday 6, Wednesday 2017

Franchise Marketing Manager at The Coca-Cola Company, Monday 4, December 2017

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

FRANCHISE MARKETING MANAGER

JOB ID: R-03091

FUNCTION SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

The Senior Franchise Marketing Manager – Nigeria is responsible for leading the development of over-arching business & marketing strategies affecting the total portfolio within Nigeria; ultimately delivering positive Volume, NSR, PBT & Brand Love growth.

The Company’s effort in building a strong consumer insight driven business growth model across all of the NARTD Beverage categories, coupled with development of scalable programs & tools for implementation by our Bottling partner – NBC is critical to our short and long-term business success.

This person will be a key contributor in shaping the relationship and strategic plan development with this partner.

The key purpose of this role is the development of market-based strategies & tactics collaboratively with the WABU Marketing leaders, Nigeria Franchise Leadership Team, and Nigeria Bottling Company to ensure we implement strong plans for consumer-driven business growth.

They will also have ownership of key Business Unit initiatives and programs required by the WABU Business Plan, to achieve long-term growth objectives.

These programs will require the individual to oversee a team of marketing associates that will collaborate with WABU Central Marketing, Franchise C&CL, Other functions (Finance, IMCC, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercialization), and the Bottler Marketing & Operations teams to ensure complete delivery of the agreed plan.  Lastly, this individual will be required to lead ONE Marketing Leadership Team project – resulting in fundamental capability improvement for the BU Marketing team.

The key means to achieve these goals are the development of diagnostics, strategies, content, and capability within their region of responsibility.

The work of the individual requires leveraging the collective intelligence of our system, through a collaborative approach with the Regional Franchise Managers, Strategy & Insights, and C&CL.

They need to drive the strategy and build / adapt their Franchise Marketing Plan content in partnership with Creative Agencies, leveraging internal and external best thinking, creating internal BU awareness around it, build key marketing competency skills for personal and professional development and act as the key integrator on their projects.

The Initiatives (both consumer and shopper programmes) this person will leverage, create or adapt will be built from local market insights to ensure their local plans are highly resonant across their consumers and will change beliefs, attitudes and behaviours about the brands under their scope, which will lead to incremental brand consumption and purchase ( and ultimately brand love ).

They will need to have strong project & people leadership skills to ensure programs are efficiently development and leverage strong persuasive selling skills to inspire our Bottling partners to co-invest and execute with excellence.

Lastly, this person will be responsible for managing multiple associates to carry out the above business responsibilities.

They will be required to balance governance & engagement throughout the planning and implementation of the business plans; ensuring each associate has an individualized career and development plan to follow and grow. As a member of the WABU Marketing Leadership team, they will be responsible for providing assessments of their associates and calibration of the Marketing Community through the talent factory process.

Nigeria Marketing Plan Development & Implementation – 50%:

Leads Annual Franchise Marketing & Commercial Business Planning – providing “end-2-end” business solutions that deliver “through the line” messaging to consumers/shoppers coupled with strong affordability & availability thought-leadership to deliver BP objectives across all categories and brands. (NSR growth/ Transactions growth/ Value Share / BLS)

Develop the corresponding prioritized investment strategy deciding the allocation, post aligning all key stakeholders, and own overall management of DME for Nigeria. In addition, provide proactive / alternative marketing & commercial plans, budget management and contingency planning to deliver positive ROI and competitive disruption; thus requiring in-depth market understanding & agility.

Owns Bottler Relationship on Marketing Strategy and Plans; leading regular operational & marketing excellence routines/discussions with Bottlers.

Accountable for the successful implementation of the key projects identified within the Strategic Business Plan – including Communication, Innovation, RGM, and In-Store Messaging.  Lead, through Agencies / Direct Reports, the project management of all key programs, achieving support and approval from key Franchise, BU & Bottler stakeholders.

Ensuring timely launch and success of the innovation & RGM pipeline throughout the year; ensuring that all cross-functional members and Bottlers are aligned and working on-time to deliver the objectives and goals.

Partner with all key Bottler and local community constituents to assess and mitigate any potential risks related to the programs’ implementation.

Identify & leverage external and internal best practices as applicable to the specific Franchise programmes; harvesting the maximum learning and inform the development and activation of best in class programmes by the BU Central team.

People Management & Organizational Development – 30%:

Provide Coaching & Development of Direct Reports (MM/SBM/BM/JBM/ABM) in achieving overall business objectives – National & Regional, while ensuring Associate Development continues on-track for capability development and career progression

Leads a BU Marketing Leadership Team Project – typically includes leading a training capability project or offsite within the BU to tackle a significant marketing organization challenge.

Long-Term Market Strategy & Planning – 20%:

Develops & Provides Thought Leadership On Portfolio Strategy – based on WABU/Nigeria Portfolio Strategy and Growth Plan – to develop Innovation & RGM Pipeline (Product, Pack, Equipment) to achieve long-term growth.

Co-Lead with Franchise Performance & Planning Manager – key long-term strategic recommendations to the General Manager & WABU Marketing Director on How The Business Should/Will Grow.

Organization Impact/ Influence

Primary:

Nigeria General Manager – business manager

WABU Marketing Director – functional manager

Nigeria Bottling Company Managing Director – bottler business leader

Nigeria Bottling Company Marketing Lead – bottler functional leader

(2) Regional Franchise Leaders: North & South – key functional partners

Franchise Customer & Commercial Leader – key functional partner

Franchise Marketing team – direct reports

WABU IMC Manager & Nigeria Media Manager – key functional enablers

WABU K&I Manager & Nigeria K&I Manager – key functional enablers

Local Advertising Agency Creative Directors and Account Managers

Secondary:

Nigeria Bottling Company Sales Lead – bottler functional leader

Coca-Cola Hellenic Group Marketing Lead – bottler functional leader

Other WABU Marketing Leadership Team members – Commercialization, Capability, Finance

Other Nigeria Franchise Leadership Team members – Technical, Finance, Legal

Purpose of Interactions

Development & Implement of Key Programs; ensuring multi-disciplinary approach & cross-functional/bottler alignment and leadership to activities.

Persuasive “selling” to ensure Strategies & Programs are not only aligned in principle – but aligned in meaning and interpretation; resulting in total System clarity on path forward.

Obtain feedback to step change and adapt programs through, Negotiation, Empathy, and ability to listen in order to understand other’s points of view to inform their own.

Capability of communicating concisely and to communicate complex topics in a simple manner to non-insiders or experts.

Relationship building with external stakeholders to proactively build credibility and understanding of individual objectives and needs to find common ground during crisis / moments of misalignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Overall department of 5-8 marketing associates of various grades; including full hiring, work assignments, performance review, career & development responsibilities.

RELATED JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Years of Experience:  12-15 years within TCCC or Other Global FMCG company with a significant brand consumer/product roles.

In depth understanding, knowledge and practical experience in consumer marketing and ideally sales/operations management.

Demonstrated people management both direct and in-direct over numerous years.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum:  Bachelor’s Degree Preferred:  Master’s Degree – preferably MBA or Masters of Marketing

Cultural Diversity:

Ability to collaborate in an International / Global cultural context is critical considering the diversity of the Business Unit.

Analysis:

Develop thought leadership, market / program strategy and executional leadership for the Franchise/Bottlers; developing new approaches to encompass local needs/problems.

Demonstrated ability to perform and evaluate quantitative analysis (financial, consumer insights, sales tracking) and convert findings to clear business actions with supporting rationale.

Judgement and Decision Making:

Local Programs & Initiatives – with recommendations provided at key gate reviews with General Manager & BUMD

Market Specific DME – based on recommendation agreement by General Manager & BUMD

Development of People – based on recommendation agreement by General Manager, BU Marketing Leadership Team & BUMD

Approver of All Marketing Materials within Standards (Brand, Formula, Assets, Financial etc.)

Leadership Behaviors:

Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business(encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation).

Collaborate with System, Customers, and Other Stakeholders: Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to approximately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler).

Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our Brands, our System, our customers, and key stakeholders.

Inspire Others: Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible.

Develop Self and Others: Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential.

Working Conditions

None

Travel Requirements:

25% within Nigeria and to occasional training/off-sites in:  Nairobi, Atlanta, Johannesburg

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Franchise Marketing Manager at The Coca-Cola Company, Monday 4, December 2017

Coca-Cola Company Ongoing Recruitment - Apply Now

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

We recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Unit Communications Manager
Job ID: R-02666
Location: Lagos
Job Types: Full time
Job Level: 01. Regular
Position Overview/Function Specific Activities
Drive Innovation:

• Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business(encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation).

Collaborate with System, Customers, and Other Stakeholders:

• Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to approximately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler).

Act Like an Owner:

• Deliver results, creating value for our Brands, our System, our customers, and key stakeholders.

Inspire Others:

• Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible.

Develop Self and Others:

• Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply

Coca-Cola Company Ongoing Recruitment - Apply Now

Business Unit Communications Manager at The Coca-Cola Company, Thursday 30, November 2017

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

BUSINESS UNIT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Job ID: R-02666

Job Level: 01. Regular

POSITION OVERVIEW/FUNCTION SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

Drive Innovation:

Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business(encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation).

Collaborate with System, Customers, and Other Stakeholders:

Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to approximately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler).

Act Like an Owner:

Deliver results, creating value for our Brands, our System, our customers, and key stakeholders.

Inspire Others:

Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible.

Develop Self and Others:

Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Business Unit Communications Manager at The Coca-Cola Company, Thursday 30, November 2017

Nigerian Bottling Company Limited Job Vacancy

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria. Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility. NBC Ltd started operations in Nigeria in 1951. Based in the city of Lagos, we operate 11 bottling plants across the country. In addition, we channel products through 18 distribution centers.

We employ about 4,800 people and indirectly support the jobs of up to more than a million more in our value chain.

Job Title:  Revenue Finance Manager
Job description
The Revenue Finance Manager reports to the Commercial Financial Controller. The desired candidate will support the delivery of the Revenue Growth Management (RGM) strategy by: Providing in depth financial insight in revenue generation, building financial capabilities in the whole organization, Securing the validation of the RGM-Size of price and Coordinating NSR (Net Sales Revenue) Planning and Pricing activities.

Other key responsibilities of the role include;

• Finance support to define and roll out the Commercial Policy, RGM and OBPPC (Occasion, Brand, Package, Price & Channel) Strategy;


• Ensures successful pipeline development.


• Primary Finance support to Commercial Excellence and RGM


• Contribution to S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meeting & BP (Business Plan)/RE (Rolling Estimate)routines with Sales and Marketing


• Partners to BSO MTC (Market to Cash) stream


• Supports RGM options prioritization by co-developing the estimated impact per RGM initiative, monitors and validates


• Coordinates RGM 2.0 across Finance


• BP and RE Coordination of top-line NSR & top-line volume scenarios (including input to LRP)


• Financial analysis and appraisal of pricing, discounts and commercial policy


• Leads the Pricing & Rebate management process


• Validates the final business case by RGM initiative and updating the BP and LRP (Long Range Plan) accordingly


• Periodic NSR reporting and variance analysis


• Monthly NSR estimates and revenue call with Group


• Reconciliation of rebate accruals and customer open items with BSO (Business Services Organisation).


• Pricing related disputes follow up and approval

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• BSc Accounting, Economics or equivalent course.


• Qualified/Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA/CFA or equivalent).


• Minimum of 8 -10 years FMCG work experience


• Understanding and interpretation of how volume & mix drive profitability, including risk & opportunity analysis.


• Stakeholder management, focused on BSO & Commercial function (incl. knowledge of relevant commercial finance processes).


• Solid understanding of FMCG Commercial requirements.


• Ability to translate Volume/Discounts/Mix/DME (Direct Marketing Expenses) impact on the business.


• Deep understanding & knowledge of how RGM drive profitability.


• OBPPC, market & value chain know how (10 RGM steps)


• Understand impact of new products/promotions/campaigns on value chains.


• Group policies & guidelines especially Commercial and Pricing policy.


• Very good in financial planning/ variance analysis / financial simulation.

Required Competencies

• Develop talent


• Drives engagement


• Customer focus


• Collaborates


• Builds networks


• Organizational savvy


• Business insight


• Action oriented


• Resourcefulness


• Directs work


• Plans and aligns


• Ensures accountability

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply

Nigerian Bottling Company Limited Job Vacancy

Commercial Manager Latest Vacancy at the Coca-Cola Company, Tuesday 10, January 2017

Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. An icon of all times, Coca-Cola is the best-known product in the world.

Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States. In 1899, The Coca-Cola Company began franchised bottling operations in and outside the United States taking Coca-Cola to consumers in other parts of North America and Europe and in subsequent years to other parts of the world.

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

JOB ID 38998

POSITION OVERVIEW:

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide franchise and commercial leadership and co-ordination across a geographic location tachieve volume and share objectives through leading the development and the execution of the Bottler Business Plan (BBP) with special focus on executing commercial strategies in the defined geography (ies).

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy and Business Planning: (20%)

Provide input for and support the implementation of the bottler FDP, SBP and ABP

Co-create and execute annual BBP with Bottler and collaboration with the peer associates

Co-create and execute joint Customer Business Plans where appropriate

Market Execution and Commercial Excellence: (50%)

Drive commercial and execution capabilities leveraging RED and the defined Picture of Success

Actively pursue opportunities timprove our RTM& SFE leveraging best practices from other markets

Develop and execute operational elements of agreed brand / price / pack / channel plans

Drive horizontal expansion through outlet creation programmes and cold drink development

Implement execution monitoring systems including RED & DOSA

Lead Commercial Analytics and Periodic reporting of project progress with the right frequency and at the right level

Execution of Customer Programmes: (10%)

Ensure execution of customer programs designed tenhance customer performance and development

Evaluate & propose improvements tCustomer programmes timprove in-store availability, SOVI and SOCI. Lead the monthly customer updates

Franchise Leadership

Build value based and strategic “win-win” relationships with System partners at Bottler middle management and on occasion senior local management levels

Develop and execute management routines with bottlers (weekly meetings, joint market visits, 100 days business reviews) ttrack achievement of key objectives.

Lead Bottler training and development modules and capability building initiatives targeted at commercial teams – especially RED, RTM, Key Account Management and Frontline Sales Skills

Coach and develop reporting Kassociates tmaximize full and current potential

ORGANIZATION IMPACT/ INFLUENCE:

Within The Company

Regional Franchise Manager, Franchise Managers , C&CL Manager (guidance, supervision, coaching), General Manager

Peer associates within Marketing, Financial, Technical, PAC, HR functions etc. (collaboration)

Reporting associates within the Operations function (leadership, guidance, coaching)

Outside The Company

Bottler Middle Management and Senior Local Management (Gain commitment tBBP)

Key Customers & vendors

Government officials and NGOs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports: Pinnacle trainee

RELATED JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills

Business acumen

Strong Commercial understanding with deep knowledge of RED and Route tMarket

Ksystem knowledge and clear understanding of the dynamics of the soft drink industry

Strategic mind-set: ability tidentify and act on opportunities

Understanding of RGM and ability tcovert same intwinning strategies

Project management skills

Budget management skills

People management skills

Communication skills

Fluent in English

New Leadership Behaviours (Leader of Self)

DRIVE INNOVATION: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement tnew product and package innovation)

COLLABORATE WITH SYSTEM, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS: Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders tappropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler)

ACT LIKE AN OWNER: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders

INSPIRE OTHERS: Inspire people tdeliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason tbelieve anything is possible

DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: Develop self and support others’ development tachieve full potential

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum 7 years’ experience with a FMCG or telecommunications company. Functional experience within an operational function would be an advantage. Bottler experiences would be an added advantage.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

First level Business degree qualification minimum

CULTURAL DIVERSITY:

Ability to balance interaction at multiple levels from Bottler Middle and Senior Management tretailers requires cultural sensitivity.

Cultural diversity specifics will depend on assigned geography characteristics

ANALYSIS:

Priority setting within expanded framework of responsibilities

Rapid execution of decisions through internal management process

Need tmaximize efficiencies, decision making and learning vertically within the Kand Bottler Partner System structures and horizontally across markets

Alignment of System Partner and Kplanning priorities and timing

JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:

The Commercial Manager is primarily responsible for the development and execution of the BBP

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Will depend on local conditions of the assigned geography and work base

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 20% travel required

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 13 January, 2017

Commercial Manager Latest Vacancy at the Coca-Cola Company, Tuesday 10, January 2017

Coca-Cola Company (Marketing Manager Stills & Flavours)

Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. An icon of all times, Coca-Cola is the best-known product in the world.Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States.

Job Title: Marketing Manager Stills & Flavours

Descriptions

• Responsible for Brand P&L (all brands in Portfolio), accountable for delivering UC, NSR, DME and Brand Contribution goals, managing day-to-day, develop and ensure plan execution, implementing corrective/adjustment actions up/downside to maximize monthly operating income. 


• Develop and execute marketing and business strategies and integrated programs that maximize profitable, recurring volume growth and increase the long-term value of TCCC brands within the portfolio. Provide Marketing leadership to the Nigerian TCCC system for identifying, creating and prioritizing profitable volume opportunities for the TCCC brand portfolio.


• Nurture an effective working relationship with West Africa Business Unit Strategic Marketing Manager, Stills – working within the strategic portfolio and brand growth framework provided while working collaborative with the Franchise and Nigerian Bottlers; ensuring proper field execution of marketing strategies. 


• Lead, motivate and develop capabilities of the Nigerian Flavors & Stills Marketing team (2 people) while also providing coaching and mentoring throughout the West Africa Business Unit Marketing Community..

Responsibilities 
Develop & Implement Strategic and Annual Business Plans to deliver Nigerian Flavors & Stills Financial Objectives. (35%)

• Leverage K&I data sources to develop a deep understanding of the business environment, consumer behaviour, and brand performance; establishing a clear point-of-view on the current situation to anticipate potential developments & approaches that maximise short & long-term business growth.


• Work collaboratively with BU Central team to understand Global Best Practices & Strategic Frameworks; integrating all marketing efforts (advertising, promotions, experiential, marketing assets…) within a consistent overall Brand Marketing & Executional plan. Define marketing DME spending requirements and proper allocation across the Marketing mix elements to grow Brand Love & drive transactions.


• Actively observe and ensure adherence to quality standards across all initiatives within the business plan. Ensure advertising executions meet agreed success criteria across business unit. 

Lead Bottler commitment to the annual Flavors / Stills Marketing plan covering consumer and operational marketing objectives. (35%)

• Develop with the Bottler, through marketing operations teams, an effective implementation plan for all marketing activities; ensuring that both Price/Pack & PICOS In-Store Execution recommendations are adopted.


• Implement appropriate tracking procedures to ensure proper execution of these activities; Monitor plan execution in consistency with TCCC standards; Ensure seamless consumer marketing information flow within the system (from/to Bottler and within TCCC departments).

Provide effective People Management & Marketing Community Development. (30%)

• Develop and manage Nigeria Flavors/Stills team (2 people) to support business objectives; providing on-going coaching and feedback to improve their performance & potential within the Marketing & Leadership Competencies. Conduct performance audit against agreed role description & competencies.


• Lead training & development of West Africa Marketing Community through leading “Lunch & Learns”, providing mentorship to junior marketing associates, and other activities; building overall capabilities and performance of the Business Unit.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• E.g. Responsible in the design of processes and activities, objective setting and follow up, performance evaluations, coaching & feedback, developmental plans, hiring, terminations.


• Direct Reports ( Position Titles, not names): Assistant Brand Managers, Senior Brand Managers


• Supporting Service: Commercial Finance Manager, Operations Marketing Teams, Knowledge and Insights Teams. Asset Teams, Advertising Teams, Media Teams

Qualification 
Leadership Behaviors: Leader of Others

• Drive Innovation – Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation)


• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders – Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler)


• Act Like an Owner – Deliver results, holding self & their team accountable for creating business value (TCCC & System)


• Inspire Others – Inspire people to deliver the business vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible


• Develop Self and Other – Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential

Skills

• Manage Portfolio Marketing & Commercial Mix 


• Track/Analyze K&I Data Sources and Extract Consumer, Shopper, & Business insights 


• Develop & Communicate Performance Reports both internally & externally to stakeholders


• Develop Financially rigorous Business Cases; anchored in System Value Chains and End-2-End actions


• Develop & Manage Price/Pack scenarios and OBPPC Shopper solutions


• Develop Annual Business Plans; integrating Communication Strategies & Media/Connection Strategies


• Lead New Brand Development Process – from concept inception to after action reporting 


• Build People Management: Use of Tools; Developing Skills through Coaching


• Build Bottler relationships – collaborating on ideas, securing Bottler Integration, and on-going learning


• Manage Internal Stakeholders – BULT, MLT, & FLT – identifying needs & managing accordingly.

Requirements

• 10 years job experience, at least 5 years marketing in FMCG industry. 


• Some General Business Management skills would be advisable.


• Bachelor’s Degree

Location: Lagos

Closing Date 

18th January, 2017 

APPLY HERE

Coca-Cola Company (Marketing Manager Stills & Flavours)

Career Opportunities at the Coca-Cola Company, Friday 6, January 2017

Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. An icon of all times, Coca-Cola is the best-known product in the world.

Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States. In 1899, The Coca-Cola Company began franchised bottling operations in and outside the United States taking Coca-Cola to consumers in other parts of North America and Europe and in subsequent years to other parts of the world.

CUSTOMER & COMMERCIAL ANALYST

JOB ID 38929

TRAVEL REQUIRED 10%

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Interprets Volume/Value, Knowledge & Insights, Marketing Commercial and customer performance metrics and reaches informed conclusions on underlying trends and root causes.

Is able tidentify and summarize key issues and Identify inconsistencies and irregularities in market data and narratives Ensures consistency of Customer & Commercial reporting across the multiple franchise, BU and corporate stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commercial Data Analytics

Performance Tracking (20%)

Capture business plan commitments by market across volume, revenue, K&I and commercial.

Capture consumer marketing calendar and programs for the year

Track and consolidate actual volume, revenue, K&I and commercial metrics

Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly narrative & performance presentation after resolving irregularities and inconsistencies.

Prepare & update C&CL commercial metrics and narratives for key group and corporate stakeholders.

Prepare & update BU, Group and Corporate C&CL operations dashboards

Prepare Market and Commercial Insights as well as MacrEconomics summaries for all markets and categories

Manage function budgets and financial obligations in partnership with finance.

Commercial Project Coordination & Collaboration (20%)

Consolidate charters and plans for all key commercial projects and initiatives and ensure alignment with BU strategy.

Consolidate updates from various commercial subject matter experts as well as franchise commercial managers against the committed plans.

Liaise with IT function to setup online communication and collaboration workspaces, upload content and manage updates for the CCL team.

Customer Data Analytics (40%)

Data collection and Analytics and Mining with narratives & performance presentation

Ensure on time collection and reporting of data from all WABU Markets

WABU Organized Trade franchise Volume/Revenue/Outlets Report – Monthly

WABU top 30 Reports – Quarterly

EAG top 15 Customers – Quarterly

EAG top 30 Customers – Quarterly

BULT Customer Performance Report – Monthly

Develop platform to Capture total organized trade volumes/ Revenues in WABU

Develop the scanning data module in the dashboard; collect organize scanning data from selected customers and develop reports tbe used in the monthly and quarterly reviews

Provides all the necessary support tthe Global Account teams (e.g. data analytics, market insights etc.)

Business Plan Development inputs and Adhoc (20%)

Prepare Business Plan Schedules Metrics – Volume, Outlet creation, Cooler Investment, Outlet Segmentation, sales force etc capturing current reality vs. annual and strategic (3 year) business plans.

Prepare Ad hoc BP schedules as required.

Ad hoc function requests

Prepare ad hoc analysis and presentations in support of CCL director as requested

Liaise with suppliers and bottlers.

COMMUNICATION COMPLEXITIES:

Within The Company

C&CL Subject Matter Experts, Franchise C&CL Managers (strategy insights, status updates, guidance, coaching)

Franchise Manager, Operational Marketing Manager (market feedback, status updates)

Marketing Associates (track deployment and execution of marketing programs)

Sales Analyst (Track and report on volume performance)

Outside The Company

Bottler Middle Management (track execution of BBP commitments)

Bottler Customers, wholesalers and retailers (track execution of BBP in the trade)

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING:

Is able to provide relevant and appropriate insights and recommendations based on a firm grasp of commercial principles, franchise current reality and operating context.

INNOVATION:

Read market data, provide analysis tleadership team for decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPENTENCIES / SKILLS:

Technical Skills

Development of administrative and operational reports and scorecards

Strong analytical skills

Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Power point and MS Project

Working knowledge of building workgroup databases using MS Access or equivalent tools.

Experience in setting up team collaboration workspaces on SharePoint or equivalent tools.

Working knowledge of SAP Warehousing and Business Consolidation.

GENERIC COMPETENCIES:

Building Value Based Relationships, Manage Bottler Relationships at appropriate level

Building Sustainable Organizational Capabilities

Leveraging and Respecting Others

Problem Analysis / Problem Solving

Work in Teams

Project Management Process

Translate Information and Data

Manage Budgets

Integrity

RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

2-3 years experience within a FMCG Company. Functional experience within an operational function would be an advantage.

Experience and/or training in information systems.

Certification in MS Excel and/or MS Access.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Information Systems preferred.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY:

Ability tbalance interaction at multiple levels from at times Bottler Middle Management tretailers requires cultural sensitivity.

Cultural diversity specifics will depend on assigned geography characteristics

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal

MARKETING MANAGER STILLS & FLAVOURS

JOB ID 38930

POSITION OVERVIEW:

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for Brand P&L (all brands in Portfolio), accountable for delivering UC, NSR, DME and Brand Contribution goals, managing day-to-day, develop and ensure plan execution, implementing corrective/adjustment actions up/downside tmaximize monthly operating income.

Develop and execute marketing and business strategies and integrated programs that maximize profitable, recurring volume growth and increase the long-term value of TCCC brands within the portfolio. Provide Marketing leadership tthe Nigerian TCCC system for identifying, creating and prioritizing profitable volume opportunities for the TCCC brand portfolio.

Nurture an effective working relationship with West Africa Business Unit Strategic Marketing Manager, Stills – working within the strategic portfoliand brand growth framework provided while working collaborative with the Franchise and Nigerian Bottlers; ensuring proper field execution of marketing strategies.

Lead, motivate and develop capabilities of the Nigerian Flavors & Stills Marketing team (2 people) while alsproviding coaching and mentoring throughout the West Africa Business Unit Marketing Community..

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop & Implement Strategic and Annual Business Plans tdeliver Nigerian Flavors & Stills Financial Objectives. (35%)

Leverage K&I data sources tdevelop a deep understanding of the business environment, consumer behaviour, and brand performance; establishing a clear point-of-view on the current situation tanticipate potential developments & approaches that maximise short & long-term business growth.

Work collaboratively with BU Central team tunderstand Global Best Practices & Strategic Frameworks; integrating all marketing efforts (advertising, promotions, experiential, marketing assets…) within a consistent overall Brand Marketing & Executional plan. Define marketing DME spending requirements and proper allocation across the Marketing mix elements tgrow Brand Love & drive transactions.

Actively observe and ensure adherence tquality standards across all initiatives within the business plan. Ensure advertising executions meet agreed success criteria across business unit.

Lead Bottler commitment tthe annual Flavors / Stills Marketing plan covering consumer and operational marketing objectives. (35%)

Develop with the Bottler, through marketing operations teams, an effective implementation plan for all marketing activities; ensuring that both Price/Pack & PICOS In-Store Execution recommendations are adopted.

Implement appropriate tracking procedures tensure proper execution of these activities; Monitor plan execution in consistency with TCCC standards; Ensure seamless consumer marketing information flow within the system (from/tBottler and within TCCC departments).

Provide effective People Management & Marketing Community Development. (30%)

Develop and manage Nigeria Flavors/Stills team (2 people) tsupport business objectives; providing on-going coaching and feedback timprove their performance & potential within the Marketing & Leadership Competencies. Conduct performance audit against agreed role description & competencies.

Lead training & development of West Africa Marketing Community through leading “Lunch & Learns”, providing mentorship tjunior marketing associates, and other activities; building overall capabilities and performance of the Business Unit.

ORGANIZATION IMPACT/ INFLUENCE:

Extensive High Level Strategic / Operational Interaction with: Franchise MD, Stills GM, BU Marketing Director, BU Marketing Teams, Franchise Operations Teams, Bottler senior managers

Nature and Purpose of the Interaction: Develop and align marketing and business strategies and plans tdeliver sustainable system profit growth.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

E.g. Responsible in the design of processes and activities, objective setting and follow up, performance evaluations, coaching & feedback, developmental plans, hiring, terminations.

Direct Reports ( Position Titles, not names): Assistant Brand Managers, Senior Brand Managers

Supporting Service: Commercial Finance Manager, Operations Marketing Teams, Knowledge and Insights Teams. Asset Teams, Advertising Teams, Media Teams

RELATED JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Leadership Behaviors: Leader of Others

Drive Innovation – Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement tnew product and package innovation)

Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders – Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders tappropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler)

Act Like an Owner – Deliver results, holding self & their team accountable for creating business value (TCCC & System)

Inspire Others – Inspire people tdeliver the business vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason tbelieve anything is possible

Develop Self and Other – Develop self and support others’ development tachieve full potential

Technical Skills:

Manage PortfoliMarketing & Commercial Mix

Track/Analyze K&I Data Sources and Extract Consumer, Shopper, & Business insights

Develop & Communicate Performance Reports both internally & externally tstakeholders

Develop Financially rigorous Business Cases; anchored in System Value Chains and End-2-End actions

Develop & Manage Price/Pack scenarios and OBPPC Shopper solutions

Develop Annual Business Plans; integrating Communication Strategies & Media/Connection Strategies

Lead New Brand Development Process – from concept inception tafter action reporting

Build People Management: Use of Tools; Developing Skills through Coaching

Build Bottler relationships – collaborating on ideas, securing Bottler Integration, and on-going learning

Manage Internal Stakeholders – BULT, MLT, & FLT – identifying needs & managing accordingly.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

10 years job experience, at least 5 years marketing in FMCG industry. Some General Business Management skills would be advisable.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree

CULTURAL DIVERSITY:

Has worked most of his/her career in a collaborative working situation, in which different viewpoints from a range of stakeholders needed tbe taken intaccount tarrive at a productive solution.

ANALYSIS:

Business issues (full spectrum) – all brands and categories

People issues (full spectrum)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

25% Travel – mostly within Nigeria, occasionally beyond.

TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

Customer & Commercial Analyst
Marketing Manager Stills & Flavours

DUE DATE: 18 January, 2017

Career Opportunities at the Coca-Cola Company, Friday 6, January 2017

Coca-Cola Company (Legal Entity Controller)

The Coca-Cola Company is constantly evolving – we develop new products, acquire great brands and pioneer new ways of doing things. We sell four of the world’s top five non-alcoholic sparkling drinks (Coke, Coke light, Sprite and Fanta) and 3,600+ products in over 200 countries, including water, juices, energy drinks, and even tea and coffee. Altogether, that adds up to more than 1.9 billion drinks around the globe every day.
At The Coca-Cola Company, our people have their own formula for turning passion into action. Together, that’s how we push the world’s greatest brands to new heights. What’s your secret formula?

Job Title: Legal Entity Controller for West Africa

Description

• As Legal Entity Controller for West Africa you will serve as a multi-country Controller, based in Lagos, Nigeria, primarily responsible for the end-to-end accounting and reporting of US GAAP, statutory accounting and tax compliance for entities within the West Africa Business Unit (WABU).


• In this role you need to have a holistic view of the Coca-Cola business, providing financial advice and strategy to stakeholders considering the Finance ‘triangle model’ (i.e., Corporate, BU/CPS, and GBS), the regulatory environment, cost and value, continuous process improvement to find productivity, standardization and scaling impact, as well as the sustainability of business models and propositions.


• You will be a key local Global Finance Operations (GFO) business partner for the WABU Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and all local statutory accounting regulations, as well as company accounting policies while safeguarding the resources of the company, by enforcing internal controls and Company policies.


• Drive effective business partnership routines with WABU enabling them to meet their business goals.


• Proactively partner with clients to identify process and service improvements.


• Liaise with BU Finance and GBS Process Team Management to ensure all financial transactions are recorded appropriately.


• Collaborate with Corporate Tax, Corporate Treasury and Controllers Group to ensure that the relevant WABU entities fully comply will all tax and financial regulatory requirements.


• Continuously develop the team (1 direct report), by providing challenging career opportunities while also providing coaching and mentoring. Engage and inspire them to be the best they can be.


• Formulate plans and objectives for the team and drive performance against objectives.


• Apply operational excellence / lean management tools to make continuous improvements to processes.

Qualification

• 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years Finance / Accounting experience in the Coca-Cola System or multinational environment. Shared services experience is an advantage.


• Accounting qualification or accounting-adjacent qualification from a recognized Accounting body (Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, and CPA) or university.


• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and other accounting standards.


• Strong management skills. Proven ability to influence operating activities and processes that are outside of your direct control.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in fluent Business English.


• Ability to effectively communicate and influence across teams based in multiple geographies.


• Experience in advancing and operating a high-quality internal controls environment.


• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and take a proactive approach solving problems.


• Proven track record of managing projects and delivering results.


• Ability to effectively manage a team.


• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and hard working.


• Track record of closely partnering and driving change in concert with corporate management, specifically related to global processes and systems.


• Commitment to leading and driving continuous improvement in client service.

Leadership Behaviors

• Drive Innovation


• Collaborate with System, Customers and Key Stakeholders


• Act Like an Owner


• Inspire Others


• Develop Self and Others

What you can expect

• Being part of a team with Great Spirit and energy.


• Possibility to gain experience in process transition and Operational Excellence processes.


• Full time employment and a competitive benefits package combined with development opportunities.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria 

Closing Date 

Not Specified

APPLY HERE

Coca-Cola Company (Legal Entity Controller)

Finance Career Opportunity at The Coca-Cola Company, Saturday 24, December 2016

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

LEGAL ENTITY CONTROLLER – WEST AFRICA

Job ID: 38692

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Required: 25%

POSITION OVERVIEW

At The Coca-Cola Company, our people have their own formula for turning passion into action.

Together, that’s how we push the world’s greatest brands to new heights. What’s your secret formula?

POSITION OVERVIEW

As Legal Entity Controller for West Africa you will serve as a multi-country Controller, based in Lagos, Nigeria, primarily responsible for the end-to-end accounting and reporting of US GAAP, statutory accounting and tax compliance for entities within the West Africa Business Unit (WABU).

In this role you need to have a holistic view of the Coca-Cola business, providing financial advice and strategy to stakeholders considering the Finance ‘triangle model’ (i.e., Corporate, BU/CPS, and GBS), the regulatory environment, cost and value, continuous process improvement to find productivity, standardization and scaling impact, as well as the sustainability of business models and propositions.

You will be a key local Global Finance Operations (GFO) business partner for the WABU Leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the delivery of compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and all local statutory accounting regulations, as well as company accounting policies while safeguarding the resources of the company, by enforcing internal controls and Company policies.

Drive effective business partnership routines with WABU enabling them to meet their business goals.

Proactively partner with clients to identify process and service improvements.

Liaise with BU Finance and GBS Process Team Management to ensure all financial transactions are recorded appropriately.

Collaborate with Corporate Tax, Corporate Treasury and Controllers Group to ensure that the relevant WABU entities fully comply will all tax and financial regulatory requirements.

Continuously develop the team (1 direct report), by providing challenging career opportunities while also providing coaching and mentoring. Engage and inspire them to be the best they can be.

Formulate plans and objectives for the team and drive performance against objectives.

Apply operational excellence / lean management tools to make continuous improvements to processes.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need to be successful:

8 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years Finance / Accounting experience in the Coca-Cola System or multinational environment. Shared services experience is an advantage.

Accounting qualification or accounting-adjacent qualification from a recognized Accounting body (Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, and CPA) or university.

Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and other accounting standards.

Strong management skills. Proven ability to influence operating activities and processes that are outside of your direct control.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in fluent Business English.

Ability to effectively communicate and influence across teams based in multiple geographies.

Experience in advancing and operating a high-quality internal controls environment.

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and take a proactive approach solving problems.

Proven track record of managing projects and delivering results.

Ability to effectively manage a team.

Positive attitude, self-motivated, and hard working.

Track record of closely partnering and driving change in concert with corporate management, specifically related to global processes and systems.

Commitment to leading and driving continuous improvement in client service.

Leadership Behaviors:

Drive Innovation

Collaborate with System, Customers and Key Stakeholders

Act Like an Owner

Inspire Others

Develop Self and Others

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Being part of a team with Great Spirit and energy.

Possibility to gain experience in process transition and Operational Excellence processes.

Full time employment and a competitive benefits package combined with development opportunities.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Finance Career Opportunity at The Coca-Cola Company, Saturday 24, December 2016

Nigerian Bottling Company Recruits

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Reference: SB/12/2016
Location: Nigeria
Functional areas: Procurement (Indirect Spend)
Department: Procurement

Job Details

• The Senior Buyer reports to Indirect Spend Procurement Manager (ISPM).

Purpose of the Job

• Lead and execute sourcing of Facility Management, Production Equipment and or Professional services spend category in the country.


• Indirectly reports to and supports Strategic Procurement Manager & Strategic Procurement Support Manager for the strategic sourcing of the specific category.


• Ultimately responsible for optimizing service levels provided to internal customers for the specific category in the country, in alignment with the Indirect Spend Procurement Manager of each country.

The Key job responsibilities of the role include:

• Analyze spot buys and take actions to reduce in the future.


• Execute spot buys for the category in the country.


• Execute strategic sourcing tasks for the category in the country. Support Strategic Procurement Manager to track savings value creation in relation to country BP.


• Support Strategic Procurement Manager & Strategic Procurement Support Manager in executing strategic sourcing for the category.


• Support Strategic Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Support Manager and Country Procurement Manager to integrate procurement indirect category savings in country BP.


• Contribute to manage knowledge of category.


• Check invoice accuracy and completeness.


• Introduce new suppliers.


• Maintain master data, including Purchase Info Record and catalogues. Manage contract expiration and maintain contract.


• Measure and improve contract utilization.


• Perform local communication on new contracts.


• Upload scanned contract in the system, update master data, and enable contract.


• Build supplier relationships that generate value for both Hellenic and the supplier over time for local categories in alignment with SPM & SPSM.


• Monitor SLA’s and KBI’s for assigned categories to country stakeholders.


• Follow-up on claim management process.


• Manage internal customer relationships for local categories in alignment with Spend Procurement Managers, SPM & SPSM.


• Support the introduction of new processes and systems.


• Ensure CSR strategy implementation in alignment with the predefined standards and guidelines. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Requirements
Desired candidate profile:

• University Degree (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Legal or similar)


• Knowledge in the category or in procurement (CIPS certification is a requirement for the role)


• Masters degree or MBA will be of added advantage

Experience:

• High level CAPEX purchase experience is an asset.


• At least 5-6 years of experience working for an industry related to the category, or in Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, MRO (Maintenance, Repairs and Operatons) and Facility Management.


• Successful track record and development potential


• Working experience in a cross cultural environment and in a matrix organization preferable


• At least 3 years of experience in SAP, other ERP system with focus on Purchasing


• Knowledge of E-Sourcing/E-bidding is an added advantage

Skills:

• Time management skills


• Good Presentation Skills


• Functional/Technical Skills


• Drive for Results


• Customer Focus


• Peer Relationships


• Managing Diversity

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Nigerian Bottling Company Recruits

Audit Career Opportunity at Nigerian Bottling Company, Monday 12, December 2016

The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

CORPORATE AUDITOR

JOB DETAILS   

The Corporate Auditor will ultimately deliver high quality financial and operational audit reviews across Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd – both plants and its depots and ensure key objectives of the department are achieved. The Corporate Auditor will report to the Full Scope Audit Manager.He/She might also have to report to any of the Unit Managers within the Internal Audit Department during some audit assignments.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Deliver high quality financial and operational audit reviews across NBC

• Participate in ad-hoc projects and investigations

• Communicate audit observations, related risks to clients.

• Conduct audits of the Plants/Functions and provide objective view on the control environment

• Conduct special reviews and investigation when the need arises and documentation of reports

• Provide supporting documents on observation raised.

• Execute annual audit plans in an effective and efficient manner.

• Resolution of complex problems arising during projects

• Development of cost-effective, value-adding recommendations.

• Assess Plants/Functions compliance with Group policies, local policies, local regulations, etc.

• Timely Reporting of audit observations from audit projects

• Deliver high quality audit reports

• Effective communication of audit observations

• Effective management of the departmental budget, optimization of time, project/traveling costs during specific project.

• Knowledge sharing with colleagues

• Display appropriate technical and soft skills set; from which other team members can learn.

• Act as a consultant for the Company on highly significant matters relating to internal controls,financial policies, programs,capabilities and long-range goals and objectives.

• Update of audit work program/work papers on SharePoint.

• Be a consultant to the Plants/Functions on matters of controls, process improvements, capabilities and programs.

• Develop cost effective and value adding recommendations to various business observation raised.

• Act as liaison between the Plant/Function Management and internal audit department

• Increase efficiency and quality of departmental deliverables: quality of audit reports, time allocation, follow up processes, etc.

• Contributes new ideas, and intelligently partake in team discussions and active participation in the audit meeting.

• Ensure that health, safety and environmental impact is a consideration in decision- making in all matters.

• Encourage paper free audits and energy-saving initiatives

• Support the company’s CSR agenda.

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of HND or University Degree

• Full professional qualification in ICAN or ACCA will be an advantage

• Minimum of 3 years working experience

• Process driven environment or background.

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

• Proven ability to make complex decisions based on analysis and judgment

• Coaching and mentoring for technical excellence

KNOWLEDGE:

• Perfect English language skills

• Understand tactical requirements, full knowledge of functional strategy

• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Industry/business knowledge

• Understand financial impact of decisions

• Read and interpret financial and business data

Skills:

• Time / resource management

• Good report writing skills

• Planning and Process improvement skills

• Good Communication & inter-personal Skills

• Computer literate –Good knowledge of MS Office Suite – working knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.

• Good organization skills and able to prioritize appropriately

• Basic Accounting and Business Administration Knowledge will be appreciated.

Values / Attitudes:

• Drive for results

• High integrity, respect for diversity

• Ability to develop win-win solutions

• Willingness to try new ideas

• Team Player

• Willingness to travel as required

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DUE DATE: 15 December, 2016

Audit Career Opportunity at Nigerian Bottling Company, Monday 12, December 2016