AB InBev is recruiting a Country Manager (m/f), to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Duties
- Lead, Manage and deliver on KPI's through AB InBev's Global Governance implementation
- Development and implementation of the company’s business plan to meet and exceed targets
Formulate, monitor, execute and interpret the country P&L, budgets, operating expenses, and capital investments. Develop and execute short and long-term Revenue Growth Management strategies
- Lead the country management team and facilitate integration and communication between all functions within the business
- Mentor direct and indirect reports, especially in regard to our values and vision
- Liaising with and delivering on required reporting to Head office and the Company Board
- Provide leadership, coaching and capability development programs to enable the to deliver business plans and meet growth objectives in line with ABI strategy
- Act as the head of the Commercial/Sales function which includes:
- Develop and implement the Route to Market strategy and work across the regions to develop and execute channel and promotional execution strategies
- Grow team capabilities to manage and develop national and regional account customers
- Build superior knowledge and understanding of the market including shoppers, consumers, customers, categories, and competitors
- Manage and implement sales trackers, targets and incentives
- Network effectively with local clients and develop strong professional relationships
- Build strong relationships with local key stakeholders including but not limited to the government, media and surrounding medium to large businesses
- Provide commercial inputs into the business S&OP process, create company LE
Requisites
- Minimum requirement: Relevant 3-year Business Degree
- Six Sigma certification advantageous
- Agile/SCRUM certification advantageous
- Experience:
- Extensive FMCG experience, ABInBev Product & Industry knowledge advantageous
- Analytical skills, business acumen, excellent negotiation skills, good presentation skills
- Extensive Management experience at Senior Levels
- Corporate Governance in line with ABI policies
- Experience with ABInBev systems such as Syspro, IBIS, advantageous
- Experience with ABInBev management systems such as VPO, DPO advantageous
- Six Sigma experience advantageous
- Agile/SCRUM experience advantageous
- Effective team and diversity management
- People Management Skills:
- Diplomatic and interpersonal skills
- Sensitive to cultural and gender nuances in the workplace
- High energy level
- General management skills
- People management skills
- Mental alertness, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
- Conceptual skills
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted