Guinness Nigeria Plc is recruiing for the positions of Graduate Marketing - Nigeria (Pan Africa Graduate Programme Batch 2) - We are Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc the world's leading premium drinks business with an unrivalled collection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories.
Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine.We are continuously interested in talented individuals who want to progress their careers and make a difference to our business.
Job Title: Graduate Marketing - Nigeria (Pan Africa Graduate Programme Batch 2)
Ref No.: 37924BR
Job Description
Diageo Africa operates in over 40 markets across Africa through various business models including publicly quoted companies, joint ventures & licensed brewing entities. We produce & distribute premium drinks from right across the Diageo portfolio such as Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys and Smirnoff. We are also home to growing local brands such as Malta Guinness, Harp and exciting new innovations like SNAPP.
With over 5000 employees working across Supply & Demand we put a significant investment behind our people agenda to ensure that Africa is truly Best Place to Be. We are also proud of the contributions we make in the communities in which we operate both economically and socially, for example our commitment to provide safe access to drinking water to 1million people each year.
Structure
On the Pan Africa Graduate programme our 'real job' philosophy ensures you will benefit from authentic experiences designed to accelerate your career development. You will build your expertise and knowledge by completing three 12-month rotations within your chosen discipline and there may be opportunities to spend one of these rotations in a different African market.
Diageo believes that marketing means being passionate about our customers – understanding them is the only way to promote our brands effectively. As part of your development programme you will be immersed in Diageo's sales process. You'll spend some time in a field sales role, building relationships with our partners and working with customers to maximize sales. Your challenge will be to help make sure our brands are successfully promoted, readily available and well presented to anyone who wants to buy them. The work is challenging, diverse and exciting.
Support and Development
The three-year programme includes both functional training and leadership development. Functional training helps you gain the skills, knowledge and experience that will form the foundation of your career with Diageo. Meanwhile, we help you build your leadership expertise so you can encourage thinking, stimulate people and drive change. There will be opportunities for you to explore other avenues for development at regular reviews with your line manager.
In addition, there are 'connect and development' events each year, which will help you raise your profile in the company and learn from some of our most experienced leaders.
Requirements
- We are looking for graduates with:
- Minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) or Equivalent, with an excellent academic record. Although your degree discipline is not significant, you will need to have a real interest in marketing and being genuinely excited about the opportunity to work in this field
- not more than two (2) years post NYSC experience
- Talented , ambitious , enthusiastic people who are striving to be the best
- Great energy, drive and can-do attitude
- Great interpersonal skills and team player
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written
- Diageo focus – understands our values and is passionate for what we stand for
- Forward thinking, solution focused and great appetite for learning
- Commercial acumen
- Leadership qualities – ability to influence
- You must be excited about joining a dynamic, fast paced world leading business and delivering great results right from the start. You should also be mobile and open to opportunities to work across Africa or other Diageo markets.
Application Closing Date
25th July, 2013
Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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