Category & Innovation Senior Manager, Africa at the Coca-Cola Company

Coca-Cola Company is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Category & Innovation Senior Manager, Africa

Job Requisition ID: R-89022
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full time
Travel Required: 00% – 25%

 About Coca-Cola Company: 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 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of brand management / marketing experience. 
• Innovation experience a plus (demonstrated ability to lead a concept from idea to shelf).
• Prior experience in the beer/alcohol industry.
• Ability to provide market specific input on marketing strategy and plans (e.g., consumer / shopper insights) and other key elements of broader Africa Operating Unit strategy, as necessary. 
• Ability to translate brand vision/strategy through development of annual brand business plans along with corresponding resource requirements.
• Strong collaboration skills including ability to build partnerships, establish trust & credibility and influence across all levels of leadership.
• Ability to lead negotiations and alignment with key stakeholders.
• Ability to develop relationships with bottler and ensure alignment and buy-in on marketing agenda.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to tailor communications to audience.
• Ability to coordinate & integrate full details (calendars, resources, metrics) of local activation with Bottlers and agency partners.
• Ability to identify needs for campaign localization or customization as necessary within the defined strategy and execution of these transcriptions’ with agency partners.
• Analytical and financial acumen.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

 Application Closing Date
8th June, 2023.