Guinness Nigeria Plc (GNPLC) Recruits Entry Level Retail Development Manager (Fresh Graduates)

May 17, 2012 By Enny101 

 

Guinness Nigeria Plc (GNPLC) is recruiting to fill the position of 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
25th May, 2012
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should;
Click here to apply online