Heineken – Commerce

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Temp Ops Co-ordinator – Empangeni

Immediate Superior: Sibusiwe Ndlala 
Job Grade: 06 
Location: Empangeni
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce – Sales – Other Support
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference Number: 127030 
Closing Date: 24/12/2024

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Effectively manage the daily administration functions
• Assist and support managers with purchase requisitions. good receipt process, purchase orders and all procurement related admin
• Ensure the correct issuing and management of petty cash
• responsible for the coordination of the ISO audits and changes to documentation
• Involvement in preparation of budgets and forecasts, including monthly coordination of Opex spends and variance analysis
• Assist at the site with regards to ICC’s and stock takes
• Ability to coordinate in the monthly variance report after obtaining and evaluating the reasons for the variances
• Ensure that distribution cents per litre is contained through continual investigation and improvement of asset utilization
• effectively coordinate the monthly internal audit function for the distribution centre
• Stock take preparation and data capturing
• Improving business processes to ensure achievement of business objectives

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid matric certificate
• A diploma or degree / advanced national certificates in administration or finance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum 6 months relevant experience in FMCG logistics / distribution environment
• Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, SuccessFactors
• Experience meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills
• The ability to work weekends, After hours, public holidays and / or shifts if necessary
• Should be willing to cover for other roles within the depot

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

Temp Inventory Clerk – Greenpark (Epping)

Immediate Superior: Inventory Controller 
Location: Cape Town (Greenpark- – Epping)
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Sales – Ops
Type of Contract: Fixed Term (3 months)
Reference Number: 126907

Closing Date: 24/12/2024

Purpose of Role:

Responsible for the effective coordination of inventory received, stored and dispatched to ensure OTIF delivery of quality products. The incumbent is the designated stand in for Inventory Controller when required.
 

Key Responsibilities:
·    Maintain cost effective inventory management of all goods. 
·    Check depot coverage daily and communicate with Planning if required.
·    Report all stock outs to Management, Sales, and Planning stakeholders. 
·    Liaise with the planning team to resolve stock issues. 
·    Manage write-offs and keep losses to a minimum.
·    Ensure optimal stock availability and stock rotation.
·    Participate and assist in inventory counts as prescribed in the organizations policies and procedures.
·    Assist with issuing and receiving primary and secondary distribution shipments on SAP.
·    Create physical Inventory Documents for daily cycle counts and monthly stock counts.
·    Conduct regular floor walks to ensure that Inventory housekeeping is done daily.  
·    Maintain the highest possible level of customer(Internal and external) service. 
·    Ensure that customer complaints are resolved swiftly and efficiently.
·    Manage stock movements and documentation in accordance with ICC and Internal/External audit controls.
·    Conduct routine Quality Control inspections in the Distribution Centre.
·    Ensure that updated quality guidelines are displayed throughout the warehouse. 
·    Complete shelf-life tracker and highlight short dated stock to quality control. 
·    Conduct quality control checks on receipt of stock and before stock is dispatched. 
·    Ensure that the FIFO principle is applied to stock movements by printing bin pulling sheets for the warehouse. 
·    Adhere to the stock age policy and ensure that all concessions are raised and approved. 
·    Adhere to product recall policy. 
·    Isolate frozen stock and move it to the blocked stock zone on SAP to stop orders from being placed against it and to reflect the correct days of cover. 
·    Assist with Quality Audits 
·    Implement and adhere to Internal Control Measures such as ICC’s, ISO requirements and Operations Excellence.  
·    Check that all Secondary Distribution shipment packs are correct and complete.
·    Ensure that all Inter-depot Movement Notes are correct and complete. 
·    Audit all Primary Distribution and Secondary Distribution Gate Registers against physical documents and final load plan. 
·    Ensure that all stock and shipment packs are filed as per policy requirements. 
·    Assist with credit queries. 
·    Process customer and driver corrections as required. 
·    Investigate loads that are either short or over and charge depots/drivers and/or 3PL‘s for shortages.  
·    Assign variance reasons to all driver and customer corrections. 
·    Evaluate that all Route Settlement Correction invoices have been recorded in the register and sent to customers for signature. 
·    Track and resolve missing and unsigned invoices within the specified timeframe.
·    Capture missing, broken and foreign survey data. 
·    Generate and archive stock age concessions and link them to shipments that are received out of specification.
·    Ensure that all invoice queries from customers and transporters are resolved timeously. 
·    Report on missing documents and errors found. 
·    Ensure that Operational Costs cents per liter cost is contained through continual investigation and improvement of asset utilization. 
·    Follow the organizations policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:
•    Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) Qualification.
•    At least 6 Months relevant experience in FMCG Logistics / Distribution Environment
•    Proficient in MS Office, SAP, Strato, Success Factors experience beneficial.
•    The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
•    Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills.
•    The ability to work after hours and / or shifts.
•    Knowledge of all relevant legislation.
•    Knowledge of customer service principles and practice.
•    Experience in a customer service environment is essential.
•    Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills 
•    The ability to work after hours and / or shifts if necessary. 

Demonstrates HEINEKEN Behaviours aligned to role expectations: 
 Deliver:
•  Play to win & celebrate success.
•  Deliver the goods.
 Shape:
•  Think consumer first.
•  Make courageous moves.    
 Connect: 
•  Champion a culture of belonging.
•  Learn, share & reapply.
 Develop:
•  Have real conversations.
•  Embrace learning & growth.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

Growth & Innovation Manager Heineken

Immediate Superior: Dino D Araujo 
Job Grade: 20 
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce – Marketing – Brand Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127227 
Closing Date: 27/12/2024

Purpose of the job

The Growth & Innovation Manager is responsible for leading and crafting sustainable brand revenue growth through market and trend analysis, consumer, customer, shopper insight, fostering an innovative culture and developing the 5-year innovation pipelines in and beyond the bottle. Including the ideation, design, development and execution of innovation, packs, formats, experiences, with robust research and commercialization of initiatives. TTL campaign development and implementation, and trade marketing collaboration for execution excellence. Robust revenue management guardrails for pricing, mix management, PPA, promotional effectiveness and performance analysis. Management of teams and budget resources, and project management with cross functional stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate would be a creative senior brand manager: a strategic thinker, skilled in brand innovation, strong commercial acumen and revenue management, and good operational project management, with a focus on creating impact through data-driven growth and innovation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Identification of growth opportunities:

• Define and prioritize growth opportunities for brand / category based on deep-dive into demand space, occasions, PPA, region, consumer target, market trends and competitors weaknesses.
• Consumer Behaviour Forecasting: Analyse changes in consumer behavior and preferences, adjusting strategies to maintain relevance. Ensuring all strategies are rooted in category, consumer and shopper insight and complemented by a solid understanding of demand spaces, consumer needs, emerging underserved consumer groups like GenZ and females, and category white spaces with CMI. 
• Identify growth opportunities and develop clear trade marketing and sales guidelines for ‘maintain’ brands within the category.

Innovation Pipeline Development:

• Innovation Culture: Foster a culture of innovation within the marketing team, encouraging creative thinking and experimentation with new marketing and innovation ideas. 
• Innovation Opportunities: Identify and pursue opportunities for new products, packs, formats, beyond the bottle and consumer experience innovations ideas. Developing 5 Year Innovation Pipelines that will be margin enhancing by working closely with cross functional teams and the regional Innovation Hub. 
• Product Development: Lead the ideation and manage the innovation development process and guardrails, concepts, design, implementation, PIPO management, and execution of the identified projects through Stage Gate process, supported by the SC Project Management Teams.

Research and Commercialisation of Innovation:

• Consumer Research: Conduct robust testing in collaboration with the CMI team to validate new concepts with consumer, customer, and shopper insights. Including qualitative, quantitative, conjoint elasticity, and shopper studies to assess volumetric impact of initiatives on total business incremental growth. 
• Commercialisation of Innovation Projects: Costing analysis of liquid and pack COGS, and production costs and overheads with Finance and RMG stakeholders to optimize margin accretion of all innovation projects.

TTL Campaigns, Trade Marketing, and Shopper Strategies:

• Campaign Ideation and Execution: Lead the ideation and execution of TTL creative marketing campaigns, using innovative approaches to enhance brand visibility, consumer experience, and engagement. Develop and execute all campaigns related to innovation and pack launches.
• Trade Marketing and Shopper Strategies: Co-creation of trade marketing strategies using shopper market research to understand consumer behavior and preferences across channels. Collaborate on playbook guardrails with trade marketing for segmentation strategies, premium visibility, promotions, and activations.

RMG Commercial Capability: Pricing, Mix, and PPA

• Commercial Capability: Develop price positioning guidelines for sustainable revenue growth and profitability across the portfolio in partnership with RMG. Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and consumer and customer behaviour to adjust pricing strategy accordingly. Lead the use of advanced RMG tools (e.g. conjoint) to evaluate price elasticity, competitor relativity, and volumetric impact.
• Mix and Margin Management: Analyse product mix and margin performance to identify areas for improvement ensuring a full value chain and total  P&L assessment of pack, product, and category mix. 
• Pack and Price Marketing: Assess competitor landscape pack value curves and pricing gaps for new profit pools to optimize and develop new pack and format launches at magic price points.

Promotional Effectiveness and Performance Analysis:

• Promotional Effectiveness: Evaluate promotional activities and campaign effectiveness in driving volume, revenue, and profitability return on investment. Develop data driven insights to measure the success of growth and innovation projects and make recommendations for optimization.
• Performance Analysis and Metrics: Conduct regular performance analysis to measure the effectiveness of revenue management, brand, and trade marketing initiatives. Establish and monitor key KPIs vs business plan including volume, revenue, GP, listings, ranging, weighted and numeric distribution, promotion, rate of sale, open orders, stock on hand, expiry and write off risks.

Operational Management: 

• Resource Management: Oversee budgets for growth and innovation projects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources in line with ROFO principles. 
• Team Management: Manage team resource allocations and performance across projects and initiatives.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights and foster partnerships that support growth and innovation: including RMG, finance, sales, trade marketing, legal, supply chain, the Innovation Hub, and external agencies and partners, to align innovation, growth and revenue management strategies with overall business goals. Work closely with brand and trade marketing to ensure successful execution of growth and innovation initiatives.

Presentations:

• Develop presentations for MT, Global visitors and other stakeholder engagement

Job Requirements

1. Education:

• A relevant and recognized Bachelor’s, Masters or Post-Graduate qualification in Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Business Science or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

2. Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in growth strategy, innovation management, or a similar role within the alcohol industry.

Skills:

• Excellent understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour.
• Proven track record of successfully managing growth and innovation projects.
• Results oriented and experience with brand, insights, RMG, and trade marketing.
• Strong business and commercial acumen, with revenue management principles and best practice.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to work cross functionally. 
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong project management, budget management, and organizational skills.
• Team management and ability to work in agile, fast paced environment.

Competencies:

• Consumer, Customer, and Shopper Centric with a Growth Mindset.
• Focused on Competitor Landscape and Global and Local Trends.
• Strategic Thinker and Results Oriented with Drive to Win and Deliver.
• Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
• Adaptable, Flexible and able to Integrate Perspectives.
• Fosters Team Collaboration and Connections
• Acts as Role Model to Inspire Team and Others
• Develops People and Teams

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

BTL & Sponsorship Manager

Immediate Superior: Dino D Araujo 
Job Grade: 25 
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce – Marketing – Brand Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127229 
Closing Date: 27/12/2024

Purpose of the Job

The BTL (Below-the-Line) & Sponsorship Manager is responsible for leading a team managing sponsorship and BTL execution at events and key classes of trade.  Key deliverables include identifying fit for purpose sponsorship partnerships and ensuring our BTL strategies and playbooks are optimally deployed into the consumer channels. This role requires a creative marketer with a strong background in experiential marketing, sponsorship negotiation, and event management. The BTL & Sponsorship Manager will work to enhance brand visibility, drive consumer engagement, and create memorable brand experiences that align with the company’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

BTL Brand Executive

Immediate Superior: Dino D Araujo 
Job Grade: 10 
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce – Marketing – Brand Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127230 
Closing Date: 27/12/2024

Purpose of the Job:

This role involves planning, executing and optimising BTL strategies, campaigns and playbooks that drive consumer engagement and sales through at both events and key classes of tradeThis role involves coordinating on-ground activations and promotions with event and trade marketing teams to reach target audiences in localized, impactful ways.The BTL Brand Executive will work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure seamless execution and brand consistency in all BTL initiatives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented marketer with a passion for consumer engagement, a hands-on approach, and a strong understanding of local market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:

• BTL Strategy Development: Co-Create and implement BTL marketing strategies that align with overall brand objectives and drive consumer engagement.
• Campaign Management: Plan and execute BTL marketing campaigns, including events, promotions, in-store activations, and experiential marketing.
• Brand Activation: Develop and manage brand activation initiatives to enhance brand visibility and consumer interaction. Partner digital team to ensure strong amplification of suitable activations
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, product development, and creative teams to ensure cohesive and effective BTL campaigns.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and agencies to execute BTL activities and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of BTL campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Budget Management: Manage the BTL marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize ROI.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify consumer trends and preferences, and adjust BTL strategies accordingly. 
• Brand Alignment: Collaborate with brand, digital, and product teams to align BTL activities with broader marketing strategies.
• Sales & Distribution Coordination: Work closely with sales and distribution teams to ensure BTL campaigns are well-supported and targeted in key regions.
• Feedback Loop: Collect and share on-ground feedback from BTL activities with internal teams, contributing to product improvements and strategic marketing decisions.
• Brand Experience Management: Ensure that all BTL activities provide a positive and memorable brand experience for consumers, enhancing brand equity and loyalty.
• Community Engagement: Engage with local communities through relevant BTL initiatives that resonate with specific consumer needs and preferences.
• Sampling & Product Demonstrations: Organize product sampling events and demonstrations to provide first-hand brand experiences, driving awareness and trial.
• Influencer & Community Partnerships: Work with local influencers, community groups, and partners to amplify the reach and impact of BTL activities

Job Requirements:

1. Education:

• A relevant and recognized Bachelor’s qualification in Commercial/Marketing.

2. Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in BTL marketing or brand management, preferably in the alcohol or beverage industry.

Skills:

• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple campaigns and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and basic knowledge of marketing analytics tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Budget management experience with an understanding of cost-effectiveness and ROI in marketing activities. Strong understanding of BTL marketing principles and best practices.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative marketing solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Experience with event planning and management.
• Knowledge of consumer behavior and market segmentation.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.
   

Compentencies:

• Consumer-Centric Mindset: Keen understanding of consumer behavior and a strong focus on enhancing consumer engagement through BTL initiatives.
• Creativity & Innovation: Able to bring creative ideas to life and apply innovative approaches to BTL marketing.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrates a strong drive for achieving results and measuring success through KPIs.
• Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments, managing last-minute changes and challenges effectively.
• Team Player: Works well with cross-functional teams and external partners, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual support.
   

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

Social Content Specialist

Immediate Superior: Cuan Bergman 
Job Grade: 10 
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce – Marketing – Brand Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127239 
Closing Date: 27/12/2024

Purpose of the job

To develop and execute social media strategies, create engaging content, and analyse performance metrics to enhance online presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Develop, curate, and manage high-quality content for various social media platforms, including text, images, and videos enabled through Bynder.
• Social Media Strategy: Implement and manage social media strategies to align with business goals and drive engagement.
• Community Management: Ensure that community management guidelines, digital guiding principles and engagement with followers are to standard as well as driving excellence in community management.
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics, analyze performance, and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, design, ATL agencies, and other departments to ensure cohesive brand messaging and campaigns.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices to keep the brand relevant and innovative.

Job Requirements

1. Education:

• A  relevant and recognized Bachelor’s qualification in Commercial/Marketing.

2. Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in social media marketing or content creation.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and their respective audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative content ideas.
• Experience with graphic design and video editing software.
• Knowledge of SEO and content optimization techniques.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
   

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

Digital & Social Content Executive

Immediate Superior: Warrick Wyngaard 
Job Grade: 15 
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce – Marketing – Brand Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127231 
Closing Date: 27/12/2024

Purpose of the Job

This role involves working with agency and brand partners to develop and execute digital marketing strategies, co-creating engaging, relevant social media content, and analyzing performance metrics to enhance our brand’s online presence. 

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Work closely with the communications manager to develop, curate, and manage high-quality content for various digital platforms, including social media, websites, and email campaigns.
• Digital Marketing Strategy: Implement and manage digital marketing strategies to align with business goals and drive engagement.
• Social Media Management: Oversee the company’s social media presence, including content scheduling, community engagement, and performance monitoring.
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor digital marketing metrics, analyze performance, and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, design, and other departments to ensure cohesive brand messaging and campaigns. Source best practice from around the world that can be adapted and applied locally.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices to keep the brand relevant and innovative.

Job Requirements:

1. Education:

• A relevant and recognized Bachelor’s qualification in Commercial/Marketing

2. Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in digital marketing or social media content creation.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing platforms and their respective audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative content ideas

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

BTL Executive Windhoek & Amstel

Immediate Superior: Dino D Araujo 
Job Grade: 10 
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce – Marketing – Brand Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127233 
Closing Date: 27/12/2024

Purpose of the job

This role involves planning, executing and optimising BTL strategies, campaigns and playbooks that drive consumer engagement and sales through at both events and key classes of tradeThis role involves coordinating on-ground activations and promotions with event and trade marketing teams to reach target audiences in localized, impactful ways.The BTL Brand Executive will work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure seamless execution and brand consistency in all BTL initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

• BTL Strategy Development: Co-Create and implement BTL marketing strategies that align with overall brand objectives and drive consumer engagement.
• Campaign Management: Plan and execute BTL marketing campaigns, including events, promotions, in-store activations, and experiential marketing.
• Brand Activation: Develop and manage brand activation initiatives to enhance brand visibility and consumer interaction. Partner digital team to ensure strong amplification of suitable activations
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, product development, and creative teams to ensure cohesive and effective BTL campaigns.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and agencies to execute BTL activities and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of BTL campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Budget Management: Manage the BTL marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize ROI.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify consumer trends and preferences, and adjust BTL strategies accordingly.
• Brand Alignment: Collaborate with brand, digital, and product teams to align BTL activities with broader marketing strategies.
• Sales & Distribution Coordination: Work closely with sales and distribution teams to ensure BTL campaigns are well-supported and targeted in key regions.
• Feedback Loop: Collect and share on-ground feedback from BTL activities with internal teams, contributing to product improvements and strategic marketing decisions.
• Brand Experience Management: Ensure that all BTL activities provide a positive and memorable brand experience for consumers, enhancing brand equity and loyalty.
• Community Engagement: Engage with local communities through relevant BTL initiatives that resonate with specific consumer needs and preferences.
• Sampling & Product Demonstrations: Organize product sampling events and demonstrations to provide first-hand brand experiences, driving awareness and trial.
• Influencer & Community Partnerships: Work with local influencers, community groups, and partners to amplify the reach and impact of BTL activities

Job Requirements:

1. Education:

• A relevant and recognized Bachelor’s qualification in Commercial/Marketing

2. Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in BTL marketing or brand management, preferably in the alcohol or beverage industry.

Skills:

• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple campaigns and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and basic knowledge of marketing analytics tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Budget management experience with an understanding of cost-effectiveness and ROI in marketing activities.
• Detail-oriented marketer with a passion for consumer engagement, a hands-on approach, and a strong understanding of local market dynamics.
• Strong understanding of BTL marketing principles and best practices.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative marketing solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Experience with event planning and management.
• Knowledge of consumer behavior and market segmentation.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.
   

Compentencies:

• Consumer-Centric Mindset: Keen understanding of consumer behavior and a strong focus on enhancing consumer engagement through BTL initiatives.
• Creativity & Innovation: Able to bring creative ideas to life and apply innovative approaches to BTL marketing.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrates a strong drive for achieving results and measuring success through KPIs.
• Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments, managing last-minute changes and challenges effectively.
• Team Player: Works well with cross-functional teams and external partners, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual support.
   

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

Marketing Manager Windhoek

Immediate Superior: Dino D Araujo 
Job Grade: 25 
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce – Marketing – Brand Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127232 
Closing Date: 27/12/2024

Purpose of the job

The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing plans that will drive engagement with customers, shopper and consumers, improve market Brand Power and deliver sustainable & profitable growth. They must be strong business leaders as they will be responsible for working with reporting to the Head {include category) to determine budgets, performance targets, and overseeing marketing campaigns in alignment with business and category objectives.
 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning:

• Lead annual ICP (integrated commercial planning) process.
• Establish brand positioning, identify target consumers, and focus channels for comms and in-trade execution. 
• Analyse customer insights, consumer trends, market analysis, and marketing best practices to build successful strategies
• Work with Insights & Foresights team to conduct in-depth analysis of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and market dynamics to extract key insights for future campaign development and go-to-market strategies.
• Build a deep understanding consumer behaviour trends to inform product and business development initiatives.
• Define and monitor annual performance KPI’s. 

Comms & Campaign Execution:

• Communication strategy development and creation of communication assets, information materials, product presentations for different internal and external partners.
• Lead the execution of marketing programs from start to finish, leveraging internal support and driving collaboration.
• Conceptualize and execute on multichannel campaigns leading cross-function teams to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) deliver across ATL and/or BTL channels.
• Develop creative briefs and guide creative direction with agency partners to ensure alignment to brand objectives and performance KPI’s
• Provide clear strategic direction to Regional Sales and National Trade Marketing teams to ensure in-market execution alignment to brand objectives and performance KPI’s
• Identify effectiveness and impact of current marketing initiatives with tracking and analysis, and optimize accordingly
• Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and update senior leadership on the progress of marketing activities and reporting on the results of campaigns
   

Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the marketing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Oversee team projects, providing guidance and support to ensure timely delivery of marketing initiatives.

Budget Management:

• Develop marketing budget in line with the brand plan, ensuring effective allocation of resources, maximizing ROI, and delivery against performance KPI’s
• Monitor expenditures and report on budget performance.
• Negotiate agency rates in collaboration with cost consultants.
• Lead personal development and career development. 

Job Requirements:

1. Education:

• A relevant and recognized Bachelor’s, Masters or Post-Graduate qualification in Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Business Science or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

2. Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Marketing and Sales in an FMCG environment.
• Up to date with the latest trends and best practices in marketing and FMCG environment.
• Proven experience in identifying target audiences and developing cross channel marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate consumers. 
• Proven success in developing & implementing multi-channel marketing plans and campaigns that deliver against performance KPIs 
• Strong project management and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle multiple campaigns and timelines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Numerically literate, comfortable working with numbers, making sense of metrics and processing figures with spreadsheets.
• Budget management experience.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

Admin Assistant Cider, Wine, Spirits

Immediate Superior: Kavir Gangiah 
Job Grade: 07 
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce – Marketing – Brand Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127226 
Closing Date: 27/12/2024

Purpose of the job:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our Marketing team. The ideal candidate is organized, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about marketing. This role is essential in ensuring smooth operations within the Marketing department, supporting key marketing initiatives, and coordinating administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, organizing files, and handling correspondence.
• Project Coordination: Support marketing campaigns and projects by organizing meetings, preparing reports, and coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.
• Data Management: Maintain and update databases, spreadsheets, and other marketing-related documents, ensuring accuracy and easy access for the team.
• Content Support: Assist in drafting, proofreading, and distributing marketing materials such as newsletters, social media posts, and presentations.
• Event Planning: Help organize marketing events, webinars, trade shows, and other promotional activities, including venue booking, attendee coordination, and material preparation.
• Budget Tracking: Monitor marketing budget expenses, process invoices, and track spending in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Research: Conduct research on competitors, market trends, and potential partnerships to assist with marketing strategies.
• Customer and Client Relations: Handle inquiries from clients, customers, and stakeholders, providing information or directing them to appropriate team members.
• Alerting team members about impending deadlines thereby triggering follow-up action to allow for high efficiency levels.
• Maintain the Team’s office systems, including data management and filing.  
• Screen calls, enquiries and requests, and deal with them as and when appropriate.
• Produce documents, briefing papers, reports, and presentations for the Team. 
• Schedule appointments with clients and make sure that the clients have received all relevant documents on time.
• Communicate effectively and re-route urgent matters for the relevant stakeholder’s attention.
• Perform all administrative duties including filing & scheduling of meetings and minutes taking. 
• Track and manage payment of invoices / vendors’ application/ registration and create Purchase Requisitions & Orders. 
• Processing on COUPA 
• Coordinate flight and accommodation arrangements, event, and conference co-ordination, uploading contracts and agreements, budget reports and manage the budgets for the department. 
• Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement within the area of responsibility.
• Ordering of promo liquor for events, activations, sampling, influencer drops, media drops etc.
• Follow Heineken Beverages’ policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

1. Education

• A certificate or diploma in Marketing and or Office Administration 

2. Experience:

• Minimum of  2 + years proven admin experience within a similar environment.
• Knowledge and experience with complex travel and flight itineraries.
• Experience of working with teams of people.
• Excellent Diary Management with the ability to always pre-empt and look ahead.
• Essential experience in Microsoft Office- Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint and SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Strong administrative, organizing, and numerical skills.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be able to work independently, accurately and under pressure.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• High attention and adherence to detail.
• Be able to communicate and work across functions.
• The ability to multi-task. 
• A self-driven, pro- active and motivated person with an open mind and a positive work ethic

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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