Job Opportunities at Red Bull

• Red Bull Student Marketeers are part of the most dynamic and empowered brand and product ambassador program in the world. They understand Red Bull’s target group and are responsible for driving the brand image and product understanding on their campus and in their region. The goal of the Student Marketeer program is to reach new consumers, excite university students, increase sales, and manage the Red Bull brand on a student level (at their campus). This includes direct contact with consumers and customers, inviting product trial, in addition to working at Red Bull events to ensure an unforgettable brand experience for consumers. Student Marketeers value flexibility over a 9 to 5 job and love to work in a creative working atmosphere. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

BE A PRODUCT AND BRAND AMBASSADOR

• Live and breathe the brand personality traits and company values, representing the brand in a premium way through everyday interactions with consumers or customers.
• Grow the user base by inviting positive trial and awareness of Red Bull through product sampling to consumers at the right place and right time - answering any questions and concerns from consumers.
• Build and execute a tailored and innovative campus plan which engages students and brings the brand to life at university.
• Create a strong network, establishing and maintaining relationships with key local individuals.
• Drive the brand engagement on your Social Media handles via authentic content.
• Work at Red Bull events and supported events to help ensure an unforgettable brand experience for consumers.

BE A SALES EXPERT

• Build relationships with local sales account managers and ensure Red Bull is available and visible in outlet.
• Collaborate with sales to open new distribution points for Red Bull within your university campus and beyond.
• Leverage relevant assets from the world of Red Bull in order to keep Red Bull top of mind in sales accounts.
• Ensure perfect execution of defined store standards.

EXECUTIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Deliver executional excellence and show love for the details in all areas of your role.
• Share ideas and collaborate with the team through regular face-to-face and online interaction.
• Plan & report your activities via the dedicated online platform in a timely manner and with accuracy.
• Contribute to develop the media business by providing local insights, trends and overall opportunities.

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Excellent communication skills
• Charismatic, energetic, positive and outgoing personality
• Highly approachable and social with the ability to relate to different people in many occasions
• Immersed in student life with thorough understanding of the university, city & region, incl. behind-the-scenes activities & hot-spots
• Encompass a creative mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit, with a high sense of responsibility and initiative
• Ability to manage part-time work & studies and ideally available to work some evenings and weekends
• An affinity and desire to learn and apply a new range of skills, especially marketing, negotiation and sales
• Connected with a variety of influential groups and individuals on campus
• Passionate about the Red Bull brand and product
• Driver’s License preferred
• Event/project management skills and affinity to work ‘behind the scenes’
• Great team player
• Available to flexibly work part-time, including evenings and weekends

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• "Musketeers" have always been the main volume contributors, trial generators and sparks, creating kindred spirits in the On Premise environment, such as bars, restaurants, events, clubs and hospitality. As the face of the brand and the indispensable consultant to their On Premise territory, they are responsible for identifying business opportunities in new On Premise playgrounds to leverage brand image and drive both current and future sales of Red Bull's product portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Red Bull Ambassador

• Establish and nurture relationships with key influencers, industry players and business partners (including, but not limited to, outlet owners/managers, bar staff, distribution partners, promoters, agencies, etc.)
• Build affinity and understanding of the Red Bull brand and products within your network.
• Be seen as the credible, reliable and knowledgeable face of Red Bull On Premise.
• Deliver excellence with Red Bull's premium brand image in all activities and execution.

The Entrepreneur of the Territory

• Know your territory like the back of your hand.
• Follow the company's strategy, create innovative measures and lay the foundation in areas where Red Bull will exploit its full potential in the future.
• Master the On Premise universe by staying on the cutting edge of industry knowledge, trends and new opportunities (accounts, occasions, consumers).
• Manage internal and external resources (materials, tools, budget) to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal (especially on premise- and culture- marketing) and external stakeholders (artists, promoters, agencies, creatives) to leverage business success
• Deliver premium execution and creative value-adds to enhance Red Bull's brand image and increase consumption at events (Red Bull events, 3rd party such as para-gastronomy and festivals)

Indispensable Business Consultant

• Build and maintain long-lasting collaborations with key stakeholders.
• Negotiate win/win partnership agreements which add value to both Red Bull's business and customer's business.
• Leverage your impressive communication, sales and marketing ability to keep Red Bull number one On Premise.
• Drive and expand the business by identifying the right sales and marketing occasions in which Red Bull should be present (brand, product).
• Turn insights into impactful programmes to drive sales and leverage the Red Bull brand image.
• Measure success by diligently tracking, analysing and reporting on performance and areas of growth and opportunity.

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Matric required
• University degree preferred
• Sales and Marketing experience preferred.
• Previous experience working in the hospitality, night-life and/or FMCG industry preferred.
• Basic market knowledge and integration into local On Premise industry and community is beneficial.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently in a high energy, fast-paced, field-based environment.
• Strategic, innovative, commercially aware (shows understanding of sales and finance processes).
• Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational ability.
• Strong analytical ability (analyse sales and customer data).
• Street smart. Know what's going on in the streets – understand all groups of people, what every type of person has to deal with daily and know how to act around them. 
• Self-aware and able to adapt communication, presentation and professional appearance according to audience and scene. Excellent communication, active listening skills and the ability to negotiate. 
• Ability to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends).
• Full working knowledge of IOS and MS Office.

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• Red Bull gives people wings and ideas. Our HR leaders empower the business to find the right people, realize their potential and keep them by building and maintaining unique work environment, tools, and culture.
• The HR Director, as part of the South African Management team, is responsible for leading and overseeing the Human Resources function in Red Bull South Africa by providing strategic and tactical partner services to the business that are aligned with Global HR Strategy of Red Bull.
• The job has strategic impact on the business of Red Bull in the country through HR insights and actions which facilitate strategic business decisions and plans.
• At the same the role requires hands-on day to day approach in the areas of recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and development and HR Analytics.
• The role forms part of the country leadership team and will use insights and expertise to advise, influence and execute both the business and people objectives which enable business performance.
• The role has direct reporting line to Regional General Manager and function dotted line to Area HR Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Business Partnering

• Work as part of the management team, understand the business nature/needs and leading and advising on any people related topics which includes opportunities, plans and actions to enable achieving and exceeding business goals.
• Provide insight and analysis on people related measures to guide, influence and develop key people focus actions
• Advise, coach and empower managers to lead their teams and take responsibility for all people related topics.
• Manage and lead the HR team with the right people & structure to enable high performance through Red Bull people philosophies and tools.
• Full responsibility for developing and managing a globally aligned local HR plan & budget alongside the requirements of the global HR calendar.

Planning & Analytics

• Lead annual business planning (BP) cycle for HR including end to end workforce and personnel cost planning.
• Utilize external and internal data and insights to build tactical and strategic local HR plans.
• Provide and share HR reporting & insights with key business stakeholders including local internal and external trends and highlight any opportunities, risks and proposed solutions.

Recruitment

• Ensures professional, internationally aligned talent attraction at all stages of recruitment process.
• Partners with hiring managers to ensure that an accurate Job Description and Job Profile are provided for any vacant job, thus ensuring targeted and quality recruitment.
• Utilizes market relevant sourcing channels to ensure winning outcome to cost, quality and time.
• Provides Hiring Managers with a framework for best practice on-boarding and ensure its proper implementation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Understand and drive the Red Bull compensation and benefits philosophy within the local country.
• Upskill, advise and empower managers with the right training & tools to enable them to make informed compensation decisions.
• Manage all relevant benefits and rewards programs including reviewing South Africa market trends and implementing new initiatives when required.
• Oversee the payroll function ensuring requirements are met including audit and compliance (including benefits).
• Ensure C&B practices in the local country are in line with the global guidelines.
• Supports line Managers with the management of top talent and high performers to ensure retention of key individuals and knowledge/experience.

Systems & Data

• Local owner and user of all global & local HR systems and local HR data including SAP HR, Smart Recruiters, Anaplan, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Training Management System, local payroll system etc.
• Ensure local HR key users are trained and all systems are actively managed with exceptional data quality.

Talent Management, Development and Engagement

• Drive and facilitate the talent management agenda. Impact and support the business to ensure talents retention, development, and succession preparation.
• Ensure annual objective setting and review process is in place and facilitates ongoing feedback culture development and coaching.
• Support Red Bull Engagement philosophy through management and delivery on the annual engagement survey, outcomes, and action plans.

Labor Relations

• Lead and ensure full compliance with local employment norms and legislation
• Ensure that HR polices are communicated in timely manner and recorded compliantly.
• Ensure legal requirements are being met in official HR related documents (contracts, notifications, insurances, etc.) and procedures (administrative communication with official organizations, social security, labor risk prevention, etc.)
• Maintain the Code of Conduct and Conflicts register.

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• 7-8 years HR generalist/business partner/manager experience within a matrix environment & global organization working closely with senior leaders including the General Manager and HQ
• Proven success in executing HR strategy at a national level and in developing local HR plans in line with the national business plan priorities.
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Experience in project and change management both influencing the change and implementing initiatives.
• Experience working with HR Information Systems (e.g., Success Factor, SAP HR, Smart Recruiters, Anaplan).
• Previous team management experience preferred.
• Experience in identifying and analyzing HR and business data to recommend HR initiatives that will drive business objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, multi-task and coordinate with multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including presentation and training/facilitation skills. Team player who is cooperative with sharing of information and knowledge.