Market Managers – 4 Posts at Serengeti Breweries Ltd

Market Managers – 4 Posts at Serengeti Breweries Ltd

Market Manager – Agriculture Development

Serengeti Breweries Ltd

At Diageo, our legacy is built on the character and diversity of our people. From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, we have thrived over 250 years as the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our success is driven by our dedicated team across all roles globally. We entrust them with our legacy and offer career-defining opportunities in return. Our ambition is to be the best performing, most trusted, and respected Consumer Products Company worldwide. To achieve this, we seek diverse talent from around the world who feel passionate about our vision.

About Serengeti Breweries Ltd (SBL): Founded in 1988 as Associated Breweries Limited and rebranded to Serengeti Breweries Limited in 2002, SBL began commercial operations in 1996 with a brewery in Dar es Salaam. Acquired by EABL in October 2010, SBL now operates breweries in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Moshi. The flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager alongside other portfolios like Guinness and Plisner. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, SBL also distributes world-class global Diageo spirit brands such as Johnnie Walker®, Smirnoff Vodka®, Bailey’s Irish Cream®, Richot®, Bond 7 Whiskey®, and Gilbeys Gin®.

About the role:

The Market Manager, Agriculture Development fosters an environment of growth and collaboration within the team. They ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and uphold Diageo’s code of business conduct, while nurturing strong partnerships to collaboratively address industry challenges and seize opportunities.

By integrating agricultural expertise with strategic business management, they play a vital role in maintaining our organization’s competitiveness and success in a dynamic marketplace. This role is pivotal in creating an inclusive atmosphere where diverse perspectives are valued, empowering everyone to contribute meaningfully to our shared goals.

Role Responsibilities:

• Innovative Strategy Development: Craft sourcing and category management strategies that are efficient and inclusive, ensuring security of local raw material supply with a focus on quality delivered on time.
• Supplier Diversity & Empowerment: Partner with diverse vendors and suppliers, encouraging relationships that empower them to thrive. Develop strategies to support supplier growth and sustainability.
• Collaborative Relationships: Build positive partnerships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, sustainability, and mutual success.
• Strategic Negotiations: Negotiate contracts aligning with Diageo’s objectives while promoting fair practices. Analyze procurement costs to identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Market Insight & Risk Mitigation: Conduct detailed market research to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and shifts in negotiating power. Develop proactive strategies for balanced long-term deals.
• Digital Innovation & Traceability: Utilize digital farming platforms to support smallholder farmers with accurate records, ensuring traceability in sourcing regions.
• Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives: Lead regenerative agriculture projects collaboratively across teams. Coordinate farmer engagement workshops and training sessions to equip local smallholder farmers for profitability.
  Stakeholder Engagement: Map key stakeholders effectively and implement comprehensive engagement plans that reflect our commitment to inclusive practices.

Experience / skills required:

• To be successful in this role, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position, showcasing agility and strong business acumen.
• They must possess a solid understanding of agriculture value chains, agribusiness finance, and Climate Smart Agriculture within the Tanzanian context.
• Experience in developing and implementing agriculture category strategies is essential, along with outstanding communication and influencing skills to effectively partner with multiple stakeholders at various levels.
• A proven track record in analyzing and solving problems is crucial, as is demonstrated ability in farmer engagement, training, and capacity building.
• Candidates should hold a university degree in agricultural sciences complemented by additional skills in agribusiness management.
• A master’s degree will be considered an added advantage for those looking to excel further in this dynamic field.

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in its broadest sense, welcoming and celebrating you for who you are. By being yourself, you’ll contribute to and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different genders, ethnicities, abilities, ages, social classes, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to become the best-performing, most trusted, and respected consumer products company globally. Join us in transforming our business as we elevate our brands and create new ones—shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers worldwide.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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