Area Manager - East Africa

Job Introduction We are hiring an Area Manager to help drive William Grant & Sons' next phase of growth in this dynamic, fast-growing region for premium and luxury spirits. Based in Nairobi, Kenya the role will manage our relationships and performance with long-established distributor partners in the attractive markets East Africa. Main Responsibility Responsible for the sustainable growth of the William Grant & Sons portfolio across assigned markets (Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda, La Reunion, Mauritius and Seychelles), including delivery of the annual P&L targets. Implements best practice distributor management tools to embed a strong culture of planning and execution of performance and activation of brand priorities. Uses Route to Consumer approach to identify and unlock next generation growth opportunities for the portfolio. Leverages full cross-functional resources within William Grant & Sons to build long-term win/win relationship with distributors. Our Ideal Candidate Ambitious, tenacious and highly organised, you have a track record of identifying growth opportunities and engaging colleagues and partners to help you deliver against them. Highly numerate with an equal focus on the top and bottom-line, you are used to operating in a complex and fast-moving environment to deliver results. Your entrepreneurial, collaborative style sees you build win-win relationships with all with whom you interact. You revel in the opportunity to spend frequent time in market to uncover insights which can drive performance. You will need to be able to communicate, at business level, in English with French desirable. What we can offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan. Holiday entitlement. Private Healthcare Pension provision for local nationals is addressed by the statutory plan (this is currently under individual arrangements) Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of three times your annual basic salary. Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends. Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated. Learning resources to help you be your best self.