Guinness Nigeria Plc
- We are Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc the world's leading
premium drinks business with an unrivalled collection of beverage
alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer
categories.
Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an
outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer
and wine.We are continuously interested in talented individuals who want
to progress their careers and make a difference to our business.
Job Title: Graduate Sales - Nigeria (Pan Africa Graduate Programme - Batch 2)
Ref No.: 37925BR
Job Description
Diageo Africa operates in over 40 markets across Africa through various
business models including publicly quoted companies, joint ventures
& licensed brewing entities. We produce & distribute premium
drinks from right across the Diageo portfolio such as Guinness, Johnnie
Walker, Baileys and Smirnoff. We are also home to growing local brands
such as Malta Guinness, Harp and exciting new innovations like SNAPP.
With over 5000 employees working across Supply & Demand we put a
significant investment behind our people agenda to ensure that Africa is
truly Best Place to Be. We are also proud of the contributions we make
in the communities in which we operate both economically and socially,
for example our commitment to provide safe access to drinking water to
1million people each year.
Structure
On the Pan Africa Graduate programme our ‘real job’ philosophy ensures
you will benefit from authentic experiences designed to accelerate your
career development. You will build your expertise and knowledge by
completing three 12-month rotations within your chosen discipline and
there may be opportunities to spend one of these rotations in a
different African market.
During the first year of your development programme you will be immersed
in Diageo’s sales process. You’ll spend good time in a field sales
role, building relationships with our partners and working with
customers to maximise sales. Your challenge will be to help make sure
our brands are successfully promoted, readily available and well
presented to anyone who wants to buy them. The work is challenging,
diverse and exciting.
Support and Development
The three-year programme includes both functional training and
leadership development. Functional training helps you gain the skills,
knowledge and experience that will form the foundation of your career
with Diageo. Meanwhile, we help you build your leadership expertise so
you can encourage thinking, stimulate people and drive change. There
will be opportunities for you to explore other avenues for development
at regular reviews with your line manager.
In addition, there are ‘connect and development’ events each year, which
will help you raise your profile in the company and learn from some of
our most experienced leaders.
Essential qualifications and qualities
We are looking for graduates with:
- Minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent, with an
excellent academic record. Although your degree discipline is not
significant, you will need to have a real interest in sales and being
genuinely excited about the opportunity to work in this field.
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written
- Diageo focus – understands our values and is passionate for what we stand for
- Forward thinking, solution focused and great appetite for learning
- Commercial acumen.
- Leadership qualities – ability to influence
- No more than two (2) years post NYSC experience
- Talented , ambitious , enthusiastic people who are striving to be the best
- Great energy, drive and can-do attitude
- Great interpersonal skills and team player
You must be excited about joining a dynamic, fast paced world leading
business and delivering great results right from the start. You should
also be mobile and open to opportunities to work across Africa or other
Diageo markets.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Deadline 7th August, 2013. 
