Job Vacancies @ Coca-Cola Company – 4 Positions

The Coca-Cola Company is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Frontline Marketing Director - Nigeria
2.) Product Manager - Omnichannel and Digital Shelf
3.) Consumer & Shopper Content Senior Manager - Africa
4.) Product Manager, Revenue Growth Management

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

Job Requisition ID: R-76564
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Travel Required: 26% - 50%
Relocation Provided: No

Job Description Summary

• Front-Line Marketing Region Lead (Marketing Director)-Nigeria
• Reports To Africa Operating Unit Front-Line Marketing Lead (Senior Marketing Director)

Focus, Scope, & Impact:

• The Front-Line Marketing Region Lead will:
  • Drive bottler alignment on the marketing agenda: portfolio priorities, consumer insights and category/brand strategies and plans (objectives, DME investments, execution and success metrics, activity calendars, including Innovation projects and end to end Campaigns) in partnership with C&CL and Franchise Leadership.
  • Provide input on Operating Unit-and Market-level portfolio strategy, brand plans (activities, calendars, execution of allocated DME) and local innovation opportunities
  • Provide market input for the development of Operating Unit- and market-level IMX campaigns and approve commercialization of Innovation projects and (as applicable)
  • Orchestrate localization and real-time amplification of IMX campaigns within the Franchise unit, providing input to Operating Unit IMX team
  • Review and approve the marketing plans and integration of plans in country/region with the relevant bottlers. Oversee plans at local level, including POSM activations, consumer promotions, experiential marketing and events (leveraging mkt assets)
  • Lead franchise marketing preparation and participation in key business System Review meetings. Show case Best Practice models that can scale to other Regions
  • Lead briefing of adhoc requests based on dynamic market needs and Bottler requests linked to key business priorities- working with Category Leads to decide on best response plan
• OU Front-Line Marketing Region Lead will carry out duties through their team (including situational coaching and talent development) ; and interacting regularly with OU Frontline Marketing Lead and Franchise Leadership team to deliver the plan as measured by volume, share and profit

Role Requirements
Experience:

• Significant marketing and leadership experience (12-15 years), including leading large teams (20+ people)
• Direct experience with marketing activation
• Business and commercial acumen, including financial expertise
• Experience working with The Coca-Cola Company external partners (bottlers and customers)
• Experience working with marketing in large regions preferred
• Experience working in cross-functional and cross-geographical teams is preferred

Work Focus:

• Ability to provide nuanced franchise unit-level input on marketing strategy and plans (e.g., consumer / shopper insights) and other key elements of broader operating unit / global strategy, as necessary
• Ability to develop relationships with key bottlers and ensure alignment and buy-in on mkt agenda
• Ability to coordinate full details (calendars, resources, metrics) of local activation with Bottlers
• Ability to identify needs for campaign localization or customization as necessary
• Ability to guide media buying (in partnership with Mkt procurement), as necessary

Communication Focus:

• Role will require frequent communication with OU Marketing Lead, OU Category Leads, OU IMX team, Operating Unit C&CL team, PACS/Legal team and Franchise Leadership Team
• Role will also interact frequently with Bottlers and external parties (activation agencies, media)

Market Scope:

• Nigeria (NG)

Skills:

• Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning, Channel Management, Competitive Market Analysis, Creative Briefs, Digital Media Strategy, Local Advertising, Marketing Activation, Marketing Strategies, Media Planning, People Management, Problem Solving, Shopper Marketing, Social Media Strategies, Sponsorships, SWOT Analysis, Team Management

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Requisition ID: R-76292
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Travel Required: 00% - 25%
Relocation Provided: No

About the Role

• This role works within the Coca-Cola Regional EMEA Delivery Center team partnering with our system bottlers and external development partners to deliver scaled business value through the implementation of digital product solutions and services.
• Focused primarily on scaling Digital Shelf solutions with our Bottler and Retail partners in the Customer and Commercial (CCL) arena, this individual is accountable for deploying key enabling tools across the EMEA markets.
• The Coca-Cola company’s market performance is strongly enabled by on shelf availability, quality merchandising and enablement of new launches and promotions. By working closely with our Bottlers and Retailers, we can provide analytics on our joint performance vs planogram, promotional plan etc.  Our system relationships are increasingly enhanced by data enabled conversations and joint action plans. This role will enhance the EMEA capabilities across the system in Africa, Eurasia-Middle East and Europe.
• This role will be responsible for partnering with the Operating Unit Teams (Customer & Commercial and Digital on shelf execution specifically) to understand business requirements in the Digital Merchandising space for Coca-Cola, our bottling partners and customers.  The capability will support physical on shelf store analysis and compliance (Retail and Out of Home) and eCommerce (Digital shelf – B2B2C and D2C).
• We are seeking a manager who combines knowledge of Retail and FMCG processes with technology experience.
• Stakeholder management to build relationships, develop understanding of market needs and drive development and adoption of solutions with stakeholders throughout the eco-system.

What You Will Do
Commercial Insight and Guidance:

• Business facing ambassador for new and existing geographies to understand market needs and demonstrate capabilities leveraging the toolset
• Analyze commercial objectives and business processes to assess and translate to guide usage of the Coca-Cola Company commercial toolsets (In-store and Digital Shelf Execution tracking, Segmented Execution, Data Analytics and Revenue Growth Management)
• Link commercial objectives to strategy and work with existing business processes to assess and guide adoption and usage of global TCCC technology solutions.
• Focus on enablement of incremental business value and impact
• Good commercial/analytical mindset/skills to work closely with and coach the business (both internal TCCC and Bottlers) on potential better use of the toolsets/capabilities to recommend actions aligned with the strategy.
• Understand/propose what changes/evolutions/innovations are required to develop the toolset

Stakeholder Management, Influence and Leadership:

• Liaise with senior leaders in Operating Units and Bottlers to ensure solution design and planned deliverables are aligned with expectations.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Communicate clearly and concisely to a wide range of stakeholders on the tool objectives, use cases,  roadmap plans and status
• Team leadership working effectively through a networked team

Project Management and User Adoption:

• Lead planning and execution of projects according to TCCC project management methodology (Agile), meeting agreed deadlines and adoption goals, giving guidance to our global delivery partners and vendors.
• Shape and facilitate structures and enablers to train/buddy with key users over the long term to build trust and develop their skills – enabling adoption and facilitating inputs to their commercial success
• Accountable for maximizing the assigned capability business value and client satisfaction levels by tracking and acting on adoption levels and user feedback

About You
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a combined Business and IT discipline. Open to other disciplines
• Project Management or Agile certification is a plus

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

• 6+ years in Retail Execution/FMCG Digital Shelf including commercial and tech responsibilities
• Retail and/or FMCG background: e.g. - In industry in Sales and Commercial position; Management consulting in a Front Office Consulting Delivery position; experience in the Coca Cola Bottler network or a technology leader with strong FMCG Commercial experience/ exposure
• Experience of technology tools which enable Retail and FMCG process and ability to learn new processes and tools.  Ideally, hands on experience of Digital Shelf tools and other supporting technologies such as analytics
• Practical experience of project management and technology enablement - managing the delivery of digital initiatives demonstrating effective coordination of business and technology stakeholders
• Experience and understanding of the Coca-Cola system and franchise model is a strong advantage
• Proven experience of managing technology projects/products and developing capability
• Comfortable to learn new tools and become an ambassador for the toolset to international business stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of commercial mechanics and approaches how to drive value through in-store and on-shelf execution in Retail and FMCG, leveraging business insights and analytics to identify and exploit incremental business opportunities.
• Working knowledge of technology solutions as an enabler, gathering business requirements, working with development teams and tool deployment/ adoption.
• Experience of project management - scoping, planning, KPI definition/ tracking

Skills:

• Backlog Management
• Business Cases
• Communication,
• Data Analysis
• Digital Commerce
• Facilitation
• Gathering User Feedback
• Influencing
• Microsoft Office, organization
• People Management
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Product Merchandising
• Project Management
• Retail Execution
• Strategic IT
• Systems Thinking
• Taking Initiative
• Technology Management.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Requisition ID: R-76565
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Reports To: Coca-Cola Category Lead - Africa
Travel Required: 0% - 25%
Relocation Provided: No

About the role

• Author and align key stakeholders to Integrated Marketing Experience (IMX) briefs.
• Lead agency briefings for Consumer and Shopper content and identify innovative ways to measure the effectiveness of brand campaigns.
• Provide guide adherence throughout the Integrated Marketing Experience process: (and when needed, evolution of) the strategy among internal teams and external agency partners; identify opportunities to bring consumer research and data into the process.
• Help develop measurement plans to evaluate and optimize campaigns; foster a culture of collaboration that continually challenges and builds the brand team’s collective thinking.
• Actively collaborate with the brand/category team to translate global/regional direction to Africa Operating Unit (where applicable) and to ensure that the strategy is relevant to consumers
• Positions the brand for future growth and can ultimately inspire differentiated marketing communications.

Role Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Related Work Experience: 5 - 7 years of experience working in a strategic marketing capacity; experience working at and with world-class creative agencies and track record of inspiring big (ideally award-winning) creative thinking a plus.

Work Focus:

• Ability to lay the strategic foundation needed to spark, evaluate, measure and optimize creative ideas that comprise a brand’s annual marketing efforts in a way that delivers business growth and consumer value.

Communication Focus:

• Communicate with both internal and external parties
• Responsible for sharing information and influencing others

Key knowledge requirements:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Articulate complex ideas in a clear, compelling manner
• Collaborate and build consensus
• Translate consumer and cultural research/data, business objectives and diverse perspectives into actionable marketing strategies
• Lead and shape consumer research.

Skills:

• Account Management, Business Development, Business Insights, Communication, Consultative Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Service Management, Influencing Decisions, Leadership, Marketing, National Account Sales, Negotiation, Pitch Presentations, Results-Oriented, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Process.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Requisition ID: R-76294
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Travel Required: 00% - 25%
Relocation Provided: No

Job Description Summary

• This role works within the Coca-Cola Regional EMEA Delivery Center team partnering with our system bottlers and external development partners to deliver scaled business value through the implementation of digital product solutions and services.
• Focused primarily on scaling Revenue Growth Management solutions in the Customer and Commercial (CCL) arena, this individual is accountable for deploying the product across the Africa markets.
• This role will be responsible for partnering with Africa Operating Unit IT Teams (Customer & Commercial and RGM specifically) to understand business requirements in the revenue management and promotional space for Coca Cola, our bottling partners and customers (Retail and Out of Home) (In store and eCommerce)
• TCCC’s RGM portfolio includes e.g. commercial decision making guidance, assortment analytics, trade promotions.

Principle Responsibilities

• Analyze commercial objectives and business processes to assess and guide usage, modification and innovation with the Revenue Growth Management toolset
• Business facing ambassador for new geographies to demonstrate capabilities and win-win in leveraging the toolset
• Orchestrate the Top-Down Strategic Priorities (Global) with the Bottom-Up business needs (OU, Markets and Bottlers)
• Liaise with senior leaders in Operating Units and Bottlers to ensure solution design and planned deliverables are aligned with expectations and role sort is clear. 
• Lead planning and execution of projects according to TCCC project management methodology (Agile), meeting agreed deadlines and adoption goals giving guidance to our global delivery partners and vendors.
• Shape and facilitate structures and enablers to train/ buddy with key users over the long term to build trust and develop their skills – enabling adoption and facilitating inputs to their commercial success
• Accountable for maximizing the assigned capability business value and client satisfaction levels by tracking and acting on adoption levels and user feedback
• Good commercial/ analytical mindset/ skills to work closely with and coach the business on potential better use of the toolsets/ capabilities to make commercial decisions aligned with the strategy.
• Understand what changes/ evolutions/ innovations are required to develop the toolset and shape associated roadmap.  Drive and influence decisions (regionally and globally).

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in combined Business and IT disciplines. Open to other disciplines. Project Management or Agile certification is a plus
• 7+ years in revenue growth management/ promotions management sector in FMCG or Retail
• Relevant experience/ background includes Sales and Commercial roles, RGM Consulting in Delivery roles, Bottler RGM roles and Data Consulting/ Delivery roles
• Business facing with strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Practical use of analytics/ Power BI
• Practical experience of project management and technology enablement - managing the design, development delivery of digital initiatives demonstrating effective coordination of business and technology stakeholders (From Ideation to Go Live and increasing adoption)
• Commercial/ RGM/ Promotional management experience
• Good working knowledge of commercial mechanics and approaches
• Knowledge of pricing analytics, revenue management and trade promotion managementoptimization technical platforms
• Proven experience of managing technology projects/products and developing capability
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical approach & drive technical discussion
• Experience and understanding of the Coca-Cola system and franchise model is a strong advantage.

Skills:

• Agile, Agile, Budget Management, Business Cases, Communicating Change, Communication, Data Analytics, Economic Trends, Facilitation, Influencing, Influencing Others, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power BI, People Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Relationship Management, Storytelling, Strategic Alignment, Strategic Objectives, System Economics, Systems Thinking, Taking Initiative, Teamwork,

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online