Zormelo And Associates Recruitment Aug. 2017

Our Client is a leading brewer and marketer of premium drinks in Ghana with a mission to become the trendsetters in identifying opportunities and delivering with pace to meet consumer needs. The company is looking for experienced and result oriented individuals to fill its Mainstream Spirits Director position.

Job Description

Job Title: Mainstream Spirits Director

Job Location

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director, the job holder will lead the design, planning, and implementation of the vision of the company to profitably grow its mainstream spirits business both locally in Ghana and in West Africa.
Shape and translate the company’s 5-year mainstream spirit ambition into executable plans
Implement growth plans for the company’s mainstream spirits agenda,
Lead roles in expanding sales for current brands and also leading the launch of new brands and product categories.
Lead efforts to enable the company to export mainstream spirits to other countries in West Africa
Support efforts to establish local production of various brands and product categories
Define and implement the models for trade partnerships
Lead and manage people for success to ensure mainstream spirits capability and experience is embedded

Requirements

At least Master’s Degree in a related field
At least 10 years’ experience in marketing/commercial / sales with at least 5 years in a senior commercial/ Sales/ marketing roles
Strong experience and knowledge of commercial, sales, marketing and/or mainstream spirits industry in the West African markets
Proven ability to generate insights from data sources and deliver exceptional business results
People management experience
Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools