Graduate Trainee, Sales - Guinness Ghana

Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc is a subsidiary of Diageo Plc and is the only total beverage business in Ghana listed on the London, New York and Ghana Stock Exchange. Diageo produces and outstanding collection of over 200 brands and sold in over 180 countries. Diageo has operated in Ghana for almost 60 years. We directly employ over 1,000 and 10,000 indirectly. May be required to work outside Accra.

Best of all, we promise to give you the freedom to showcase your ideas and initiatives and give you the room to grow. We were built by people of extraordinary character like Arthur Guinness, Alexander Walker and Charles Tanqueray. You will stand on the shoulders of these giants and like them, you’ll have a chance to leave a legacy.

How our programme works:

Our programme is a three year adventure providing you with two to three rotations during which you’ll find yourself challenged and inspired to reach your full potential.? You’ll be introduced to many of our Diageo leaders globally so you can see how we operate around the world.  You’ll also enjoy the backing and support of a mentor and buddy who will give you an introduction to Diageo’s culture and help you successfully navigate your career.

What the programme offers to you?

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do in Sales and working in our Sales team’s means you’ll be immersed in our sales processes. You’ll spend time building relationships with Diageo partners and working with customers to maximise sales. You’ll be responsible for ensuring some of the most iconic brands in the world, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Guinness and Baileys are successfully promoted, readily available and well presented to anyone who wants to buy them. It’s challenging, it’s diverse and it’s exciting. You’ll be exposed to the real business world, selling and discovering all you need to know about our brands, our competitors, the market and customers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• A minimum Bachelor academic degree with 3.00 GPA minimum in any subject
• Fluency in English
• Completed National Service
• Right to live and work in Ghana
• Excellent numerical & analytical ability
• Full and clean driver’s license where relevant for the role
• Willing to relocate in or outside Ghana if opportunities arise

KEY SKILLS

We’re looking for graduates who not only have the capability to succeed in our organisation today but also have the potential to be our leaders of tomorrow. We are looking for someone who is committed to the role and Diageo from day one. Full of energy, enthusiasm and optimism in everything you do.

You’re able to build strong relationships in order to learn and grow together, as well as to influence and inspire others to always do better. Many of these relationships will be core to your success now and in the future as you progress through the organisation.