Beverage Xchange & Booze Ltd Vacancy for a Brand Associate

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

• Educated to ond-degree level or higher or with basic equivalent work experience.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send their C.V’s and application to: distribution@beverage-xchange.biz

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Application Deadline: 26th November, 2012