Recruitment at KWV South Africa

Employment Nigeria 31-Dec-2016 NIGERIA , Administrative

KWV South Africa one of the leading wine and spirits producers in South Africa and has a distinguished heritage, celebrated around the globe, of product innovation and exceptional brands. These include Roodeberg, KWV Wines & KWV Brandies, and Laborie.

POSITION : Regional Manager, Western Africa

Purpose

To relationship manage KWV customers/agents and act as a KWV brand ambassador, increase visibility of KWV products, increase volumes and obtain new KWV business in order to ensure business growth.
The markets will be the whole of West Africa region, centered around Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, DRC and Angola. Markets like Burkina, Gabon, Gambia and the Ivory Coast will also be included.

Job Summary

Determine the strategic direction for the business areas and implement tactical plans to ensure yearly sales and profit objectives
Achievement of sales and profit plans and targets by effective implementation of sales/trading strategies
Drive innovative programs designed to achieve new business growth, market differentiation and securing a leadership position on an international perspective
Drive operational efficiency of the business, ensuring transaction costs are minimised and efficiency is maximised.
Ensure sound systems are in place in order to effectively manage the business
Ensure the development and continuous management and improvement of effective channels to the markets and customers
Develop co-operative relationships with manufacturing units as well as other export business units of the Company and Group
Foster outstanding customer service. Ensure that the customers/consumers demands are met and relevant business opportunities are explored and implemented
Effective execution of in-market marketing plans
Accurately forecast monthly sales requirements and advertising and promotional requirements
Accountable for regional income statement of assigned countries to trading profit level

Minimum Requirements

Years liquor related experience in sales, marketing, brand development and establishment
Degree in Commerce/ Marketing/ Finance or similar business related qualification
A good grounding in key accounts and category management
Experience in the liquor industry will be advantageous
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Proficiency in an African language will be advantageous

Person Specification

Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, planning & organising skills
Ability to travel and communicate internationally
Strong commercial and financial acumen

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Recruitment at KWV South Africa

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