Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.
1). Corporate Affairs & Community Partnerships Manager
Location: Nigeria (North & North Central)
Job Type: Full time
Job Summary
- Enhancing the company’s reputation involves strategically engaging with stakeholders in local communities, government at all levels, civil society, multilaterals, high commissions, consulars, industry and other relevant stakeholders.
- The goal is to manage key stakeholder relationships, drive advocacy for and manage key policy issues, and manage while fostering a favorable corporate reputation within the operating environment.
Responsibilities
- Strong social capital targeted at maintaining a network of government agencies of influence and impact on business operations.
- Monitor the fiscal and regulatory landscape for opportunities and threats to business sustainability, prescribe and implement specific agenda/campaigns to influence key stakeholders.
- Contribute to topical industry conversation, legislative framework, and roundtables to position the organization as a thought leader of influence on policy direction.
- Proactively evaluate threats and engage with community heads and KOLs on issues of common interest to project the Company as a trusted and valued member in operating communities.
- In conjunction with plant teams, actively engage communities within the region to identify needs and initiate programs to address, in relation to Company strategy and Business Plan.
- Identify credible partners and civil society groups with expertise on common CSR programs and coordinate timely execution of sustainable programs in conjunction with the plant teams.
- Conduct social impact evaluation of community programs and a measure of company reputation in the marketplace.
- Creatively support employee engagement through participation in community projects as part of employee volunteering initiatives.
- Support the development and deployment of sustainable and commercially viable PET Collection and Recycling Solution by managing Recycling Banks.
- Initiate and lead partnerships with the Golden Triangle – government, industry and civil society groups, securing strategic recognitions for the business.Manage communication platforms in the region and coordinate all media related activities in collaboration with the Communications Manager and in alignment with the reputation agenda.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of work in related areas.
- University graduate, preferably International Relations, Social Sciences, Law.
- Good understanding of fiscal issues and legislative framework.
- Good understanding of national and international political environment and framework.
- Solid Leadership skills and experience in managing department/cross-functional projects.
- Public relationship management (Government, civil society, multilaterals, consulars)
- Communication/cooperation with local, national, and international authorities and other Key Opinion Leaders.
- Social dialogue, reputation management.
- Experience in managing people and senior stakeholders.
- Writing Skills & Communication Skills
- Conflict management & Project management skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). Protocol Manager
Location: Lagos
Team: Corporate Affairs & Sustainability
About the Job
- The Protocol Manager plays a key role in managing and delivering seamless protocol, immigration, and travel services.
- This role is responsible for coordinating with embassies, consulates, and regulatory bodies, supporting executives and expatriates, overseeing travel logistics, and ensuring compliance with immigration policies and company standards.
- You will also manage vendors, track costs, and maintain accurate documentation to support operations.
Is This You?
- You have strong knowledge of immigration policies and protocol procedures.
- You are experienced in coordinating travel logistics and documentation.
- You are confident managing relationships with embassies, consulates, and regulatory agencies.
- You possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
- You can manage vendors and budgets while ensuring service quality.
- You thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- You handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate travel arrangements and protocol services for executives, expatriates, and staff.
- Manage visa applications, STRs, work permits, resident permits, and quota processing.
- Liaise with embassies, consulates, and government agencies for documentation and approvals.
- Support expatriate onboarding and relocation processes, ensuring a smooth experience.
- Track immigration activities and submit statutory returns to regulatory authorities.
- Supervise third-party vendors to ensure compliance with service level agreements.
- Maintain accurate travel and immigration data for reporting and audit purposes.
- Ensure efficient mailroom operations and documentation dispatch.
- Provide airport protocol support, including Meet & Assist and courtesy visits.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of protocol and travel processes.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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3). Distributor Manager
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering sales targets in line with the Company’s look of success, Codes of Business Conduct, and Commercial Strategy.
- The Distributor Manager leads, plans, and organizes the work of a team of Merchandizers and Pre-sellers.
- He/She is accountable for the commercial performance, distributor operating standards, customer relationship management, company asset/data management, and development of assigned customer universe.
Responsibilities
- Drive execution of company business plans in sales volume, revenue, numeric and product availability.
- Organize, plan, and communicate sales targets and call frequencies to team members.
- Use available systems to monitor team performance and ensure operational excellence in line with internal policies.
- Plan and deploy materials needed to achieve Look of Success (LOS) standards according to RED guidelines.
- Implement IMCR management routines, procedures, and uphold Company policies including Code of Business Conduct (COBC).
- Monitor and act on outcomes from CDE data (e.g., missing/faulty/unproductive coolers).
- Execute audit visits to outlets for order-taking, delivery verification, and LOS standards compliance.
- Build and manage strong, compliant, and efficient distributor operations.
- Achieve optimum distributor P&L performance, working closely with Commercial Finance and Management to drive improvements.
- Ensure stock taking accuracy and distributor compliance to company operating standards.
- Manage Distributor Account Receivables (AR) in line with company credit policy.
- Perform distributor assessments and monitor performance against KBIs (e.g., DOSA, OTIF).
- Lead, develop, and coach Pre-sellers and Merchandizers through on-the-job training and formal inductions.
- Build strong Distributor Sales Teams and ensure capability development and knowledge preservation.
- Act as first-level support for system users in distributor warehouses, coordinating necessary trainings.
- Foster a high-performance culture and drive continuous improvement across the team.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with customers, resolving conflicts constructively.
- Build strong partnerships with contractual and potential distributors.
- Develop productive, influential cross-functional relationships (Field Sales, Commercial Finance, Logistics, BSS/DTPS).
- Negotiate and control promotional activities and customer agreements to maximize growth.
- Identify new growth opportunities in the territory by understanding market trends and competitive actions.
- Implement best practices from within CCHBC and share innovations across markets.
- Drive successful implementation of new procedures, product launches, and process improvements.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in front-line sales and people management.
- Track record of achieving volume and revenue targets in a competitive environment.
- Strong understanding of CDE profitability and distributor management.
- Knowledge of partnering with customers/clients, cost management, and financial administration.
- Proficiency in sales force management, computer applications, and company systems and procedures.
- Expertise in target setting, call planning, and effective sales execution.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and customer relationship management skills.
- Strong time management and task prioritization.
- Ability to coach and develop others for high performance.
- Effective communication skills to understand and influence customer needs.
- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities.
- High self-motivation, resilience, and results orientation.
- Distributor operational excellence and profitability improvement.
- Team capability building and continuous knowledge development.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:
