Jobs at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the Position

• To deliver the events strategy and operational plan based on brand priorities. The Regional Events Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events and promotions that showcase and promote the company's products, drive brand awareness, generate sales, and build customer loyalty.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Deliver an events plan for brands that meets brand objectives.
• Plan, organize, and execute brand building experiences that drive brand awareness and loyalty amongst target consumer and drive a return on investment.
• Work closely with the marketing team to develop and execute event and promotional strategies that align with company goals and objectives.
• Research, identify and negotiate contracts & agreements with potential event locations, vendors, and partners.
• Manage event budgets and ensure that events are executed in a cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate event logistics, including staffing, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure that all events and promotions comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of events and promotions and make recommendations for the improvement thereof.
• Manage Event evaluation and pre/post Event evaluation analysis.
• Social systems developed to ensure strong stakeholder collaboration.
• Develop and Champion social meeting and reporting routines driving collaboration and common understanding with the sales teams.
• Communicate protocols and operating procedures to all stakeholders to ensure policy adherence (Corporate Governance)
• Develop continuous Improvements/Best Operating Practices on Eventing.
• Formulate and communicate relevant and meaningful insights for the brand and channel teams.
• Continuously benchmark eventing practices against best in class and competitors.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in hospitality, marketing, event planning, or a related field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in event planning and promotion.
• Relevant experience within the Alcoholic Beverage or broader FMCG industry with clear eventing and consumer demand creation experience is preferable.
• Strong knowledge of the alcoholic beverages industry and the associated regulations.
• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing events and promotions.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute events and promotions.
• Excellent project management skills.

Closing Date: 29/10/2025

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Purpose Statement of the Position

• To sell and promote Heineken Beverages portfolio within the Formal Off Trade Channel by creating brand awareness and building brands in line with strategic objectives

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Drive Market share: Driving RRSP
• Power Pack Compliance: Price driven promotions and Drive power pack compliance with customers
• Build partnerships with customers: Call strike rate and 4 A score compliance vs noncompliance
• Drive continuous improvement and implement business improvement initiatives and share and implement new ideas regarding sales and improving effectiveness of sales force
• Take responsibility for own development and contribute to team effectiveness and Displaying the Heineken values

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Relevant Diploma or Degree (Sales / Marketing or Related)
• Matric Certificate
• 2-3 years FMCG or relevant experience
• Flexible 44 working hour week and Week end promotions/activities

Closing Date: 28/10/2025

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Performing accurate and timeous analyses.
• Driving business efficiency through workstation optimization and effective resource utilization.
• Ensuring leading product quality by analysing, tracking and trending reference controls.
• Maintaining the Quality Management System and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Driving reliability through governance standards framework execution including method development, verification and validation routines.
• Implementing and driving asset care programs for laboratory equipment and instruments in area of responsibility.
• Performing all relevant administrative and process duties.
• Initiating and assisting in root cause determining problem solving.
• Instilling a quality culture in his/her area of responsibility and sphere of influence.
• Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and peers.
• Enhancing customer experience by achieving and/or exceeding targeted customer service levels.
• Growing the business through support of cross-functional improvement and new development projects.
• Initiating internal process improvements and the implementation thereof.
• Participating in TPM implementation.

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• A relevant Degree / Diploma in Natural Science (e.g. Food Technology, Analytical Chemistry, etc.) or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be advantageous).
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical capabilities are essential.
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office suite (knowledge of LIMS will be advantageous).
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures, HACCP, ISO 9001, 14001, 1841, ISO17025 etc.
• Sound problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Sound quality assurance acumen with a focus on execution culture.
• Demonstrated affinity for attention to detail.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Must be able to think innovatively.
• Ability and willingness to work shifts and/or extended hours as and/or when required.
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.

Closing Date: 24/10/2025