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Consumer Experience Manager: Beer

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Marketing
  • Johannesburg

Requirements

  • A degree/diploma in business, marketing, communications or equivalent.
  • 5 years relevant working experience.
  • Exhibit strong management capabilities.
  • Experience in understanding the customers need and how to provide an experience.
  • Strategic, analytical, and commercial acumen.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Customer-Centric Strategies by working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that prioritize the needs and preferences of customers. This may involve analyzing customer feedback, conducting market research, and identifying trends to inform decision-making. Ensuring consumer insights from the Modern On Premise are adapted to deliver winning strategy
  • Create and implement comprehensive draught beer strategy that aligns with over all Modern On Premise strategy focused on quality execution
  • Deliver Draught consumer experience that is superior and category leading, quality execution at every consumer touch point
  • Enhance draught consumer experience through consumer touch points ensuring quality and consistency in Modern On Premise as well as maximize visibility in market
  • Develop and Execute Training programs both for internal staff as well as partner venues in market, quality of serve at the focus of every engagement
  • Conducting research to understand consumer behavior and preferences in the Modern On Premise
  • Analyzing trends related to drinking occasions across beverage categories
  • Develop category specific plans that align with consumer market trends
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders in order to deliver category consumer offers for Modern On Premise
  • Optimize Touchpoints by ensuring that all interaction customers have with the company in the Modern On Premise is positive and consistent with the brand image. Oversee the design and implementation of customer journey maps to identify pain points and areas for improvement
  • Implementation of category focused consumer activation plans to drive brand engagement and consumer conversion
  • Collaboration with sales team and customers to deliver category leading consumer activations that drive consumer conversion
  • Measurement and evaluation of all category activations in Modern On Premise
  • Manage Customer Feedback by collecting, analyzing, and responding to customer feedback through various channels such as surveys, social media, and online reviews. Use this feedback to identify trends, address concerns, and make data-driven decisions to improve the overall customer experience
  • Train and Development by overseeing the training and development of frontline staff to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional customer service. This may involve developing training materials, conducting workshops, and providing ongoing support and coaching. Driving quality excellence in execution
  • Drive Continuous Improvement by leading continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall customer experience. This may involve collaborating with internal teams to implement process improvements, introduce new technologies, or launch innovative customer engagement initiatives
  • Build Customer Relationships by playing an important role in building and maintaining long-term relationships with customers. Develop loyalty programs, personalized communication strategies, and other initiatives aimed at increasing customer retention and lifetime value
  • Valuable time spent in trade to understand channel dynamics, shopper behaviour, activity execution barriers and opportunities. 70% of time to be spent in trade
  • Follow Heineken Beverages policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Consumer Experience Manager position?

The purpose of the Consumer Experience Manager is to work closely with the Sales teams to execute the activation plan for Heineken Beverages offers & brands, ensuring every interaction with consumers is positive and memorable.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include developing customer-centric strategies, creating and implementing a comprehensive draught beer strategy, enhancing the consumer experience, conducting research on consumer behavior, optimizing touchpoints, managing customer feedback, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

This position is a permanent contract.

What is the educational requirement for this role?

A degree or diploma in business, marketing, communications, or an equivalent field is required.

How much industry experience is needed for the Consumer Experience Manager position?

A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience is required.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include strong management capabilities, strategic and analytical thinking, commercial acumen, and proficiency in MS Office applications.

What percentage of time will the manager spend in trade?

The manager is expected to spend 70% of their time in trade.

What is the location for the Consumer Experience Manager position?

The location for this position is Gauteng.

What values does Heineken Beverages promote in their recruitment process?

Heineken Beverages promotes an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values inclusion and diversity, and considers the approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets in the recruitment process.

Is there an opportunity for continuous improvement in this role?

Yes, the role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall customer experience.

Join us as we brew more than just quality beers, we brew the Joy of True Togetherness.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

HEINEKEN - the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and speciality beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through "Brewing a Better World"​, sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We employ over 80,000 employees and operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries.