Operations Marketing Manager Job Vacancy at Coca Cola Tanzania

Job Title:Operations Marketing Manager - Tanzania JOB ID 23005 LOCATION(S) Tanzania CITY/CITIES Kwanza SPECIFIC LOCATION JOB TYPE Full Time TRAVEL REQUIRED 25% RELOCATION PROVIDED Yes SHIFT N/A DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS: Position Overview: The closing date will be Thursday, 10th May 2012 Provide leadership and co-ordination across the Supply Chain to achieve the geographic location#s volume and share objectives through leading the development and the execution of the Bottler Business Plan (BBP) KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Performance / Budgets • Achieve volume objectives as per BP. • Set up, track and manage Bottler TMI budgets. • Ensure rapid processing of marketing claims. Business Planning • Provide input for and implement 3 year BP for assigned geography • Develop and execute annual BBP with Bottler • Develop and execute annual Customer Business Plans where appropriate Consumer Preference / Pricing / Penetration • Ensure application of programs designed to enhance consumer brand equity in BP and BBP • Develop and execute operational elements of agreed brand / price / pack / channel plans • Monitor Bottler and trade pricing. Implement price compliance programs where appropriate • Ensure distribution capability efficiencies, outlet execution and expansion benchmarks and objectives are set and met through the execution of the BBP People • Build value based and strategic “win-win” relationships with System partners at Bottler middle management and on occasion senior local management levels • Lead Bottler training and development modules and capability building initiatives targeted at sales force / sales supervisor levels • Coach and develop reporting KO associates to maximize full and current potential Corporate citizenship • Assist fully in the execution of community programs designed to enhance KO reputation within the community ORGANIZATION IMPACT/ INFLUENCE: Extensive High Level Strategic / Operational Interaction with: Within The Company • Senior Operational Marketing Manager (guidance, supervision, coaching) • Peer associates within Marketing, Financial, Technical, PAC functions etc.(collaboration) • Reporting associates within the Operations function (leadership, guidance, coaching) Outside The Company • Bottler Middle Management at times Senior Local Management (Gain commitment to and execution of BBPs) • External organizations as appropriate and at the appropriate level SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Reports ( Position Titles, not names) • None RELATED JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS: Technical Skills • KO system knowledge and clear understanding of the dynamics of the soft drink industry • Strategic mindset. Ability to identify and act on opportunities • Understanding of RGM and ability to covert same into winning strategies • Project management skills • Ability to manage budgets • People management skills • Communication skills • Fluent in English Competencies : Drives Innovative Business Improvements • Encourages others to develop and implement unique, breakthrough ideas • Identifies and provides clarity around initiatives that deliver differentiated value to the company • Uses input from internal and external sources to promote leading edge solutions • Educates others on the importance of anticipating customer needs and measuring outcomes • Challenges team members to use rational, logical arguments to shift the positions of others • Encourages teams to look to multiple sources to identify and reinforce leading practices • Tests multiple scenarios against strategies to ensure maximum results Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities • Sets priorities that are focused on delivering clear, focused decisions and direction to the organization • Translates complex strategic issues into clear action plans for the team • Prepares the organization to focus on the delivery of short- and long-term results • Leverages knowledge and subject-matter expertise to influence System-wide decisions • Gathers and applies insights from across the System to create alignment around critical objectives • Makes connections between the Manifesto for Growth and decision-making in his/her unit • Takes a company-wide approach to making decisions that may increase long-term profitability Delivers Results • Defines performance objectives for self and team that ensure exceptional results • Helps others to understand the linkage between team contributions and System-wide success • Addresses risks and obstacles by working closely with the team to devise plans to overcome them • Drives the team to build competitive advantage through the integration of our vision into current work • Defines accountability such that everyone is responsible for contributing to successful outcomes • Works with the team to ensure efforts are focused on value-added solutions that lead to quality results • Helps others to embrace the idea of setting stretch goals to improve business results Imports and Exports Good Ideas • Builds strong internal networks for collaboration and knowledge transfer with other parts of the company • Encourages others to identify and adopt leading-edge ideas that result in increased success • Uses data from multiple constituents to devise plans for competing in the marketplace • Encourages others to build internal and external relationships that result in leveraged solutions • Coaches others on the importance of change as a mechanism for executing our business goals • Helps others to identify industry data that will contribute to System-wide success • Ensures the team understands the importance of building profitable, long-term relationships Develops and Inspires Others • Anticipates talent needs and helps to recruit, develop, retain and reward team members • Uses talent assessment skills as a mechanism for anticipating and addressing team needs • Provides on-going, timely feedback to others, and takes the opportunity to ask for it as well • Communicates effectively and with impact to motivate others to realize their potential • Establishes and maintains an environment in which everyone can participate, share and feel included • Leverages individual differences to motivate others and create organizational impact • Sets clear, business oriented objectives for self and others on the team Lives the Values • Demonstrates personal commitment and holds others accountable to our Values • Encourages open, candid, trusting relationships and motivates others to embrace change • Lends excitement and support to the work we’re doing on the Manifesto for Growth • Ensures company interests are always placed ahead of team and personal agendas • Demonstrates and encourages promoting and protecting our image internally and externally • Actively helps employees through changes and transitions in our culture • Inspires teams to embrace our culture and strive for personal excellence Required Experience • Minimum 5 years experience with a FMCG Company. Functional experience within an operational function would be an advantage. Bottler experience an added advantage. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: I • First level Business degree qualification minimum CULTURAL DIVERSITY: • Ability to balance interaction at multiple levels from Bottler Middle and Senior Management to retailers requires cultural sensitivity. • Cultural diversity specifics will depend on assigned geography characteristics ANALYSIS: • Priority setting within expanded framework of responsibilities • Rapid execution of decisions through internal management process • Need to maximize efficiencies, decision making and learning vertically within the KO and Bottler Partner System structures and horizontally across markets • Alignment of System Partner and KO planning priorities and timing JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING: • The Operational Marketing Manager is responsible primarily for the development and execution of the BBP WORKING CONDITIONS: • Will depend on local conditions of the assigned geography and work base TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: •25% depending on the geography of the assigned position and business priorities How to Apply; http://www.virtualvender.coca-cola.com/na_application.jsp