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Beverage Xchange & Booze Ltd Vacancy for a Brand Associate

Nov 2, 2012, 11:22 AM

Beverage Xchange & Booze Ltd. seeks a Brand Associate for its portfolio of Premium Alcoholic Beverages. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team managing a range of emerging, high end, boutique Tequila, Vodka & Champagne Brands.
Brand Associate, will be responsible for delivering volume and profitability of our portfolio of: Voodoo Tiki Tequila, Kauffman Vintage Vodka, Ghost Ship Rum & Zarb Champagne. This role will report directly to the Brand Manager. Initial engagement will be performance based.

Beverage Xchange & Booze Ltd. is recruiting for the Position of:

Job Title: Brand Associate

Location: Lagos
Essential Job Functions:

Proficient in Word, Excel and Power point.
Ready to do the Impossible & grow unknown brands.
Willing to start on a performance & commissioned based remuneration
Ready to travel as business grows

Role and Responsibilities:

BTL & Direct Brand Marketing & off-Trade/on-Trade Distribution
Ensure clear and consistent strategic brand messaging
Consumer understanding and engagement planning
Develop a Brand Ambassadors Program
Day to day management of Product Sales & Inventory
Day to day liaison with Distributors & end Consumers
Analysis and interpretation of sales data
Develop POS tools to support brand and/or portfolio programs while assuring ROI
Development and execution of annual brand plans & products
Participation in portfolio and brand exclusive tasting events
Manage relationships with Brand Principals

Key Skills

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to influence and align people across departments/agencies to achieve extraordinary results
Strong analytical skills with the ability to spot trends and identify issues and offer solid actions/solutions
Attention to detail and strong ability with numbers
Creative problem solver

Desired Skills, Experience and Education:

The role requires an energized individual who is goal orientated and is passionate about building a career with a Start-up. His or her leadership will inspire internal and external stake holders to achieve extraordinary results, must be a team player with exceptional communication skills. A knowledge and passion for Spirits & Wines, plus prior experience in the Nigerian Beverage sector will be an advantage.

Experience

2-3 years experience in brand management at a consumer goods company.
Experience in an alcohol beverage company or experience in account management at an advertising or promotions agency.
Extensive project and budget management experience and proven ability to multi task.
Sales experience is a plus

Education