Samuel Douglas

Experience

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  Bacchus Restaurant and Bar

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

  Manager Admin

  Responsible for the day to day running of business.Responsible for taking stock, both opening and closing and make recommendations for restocking.Provide a support base to the owner of the business in decision making.Train staff in line with job needs.Responsible for the collation of all debtor list and profer strategy for collection of the said debt.Was instrumental to the growth of the business from a deficit of 25% weekly sales to an upward 40% increase. Show less

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  Bacchus Restaurant & Bar. 57 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi. Lagos

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2008

  Manager Admin

  Increased sales from a 35% to 75% through cost management.Improved staff confidence on management and subsequently enhancing job security of staff.Set up a total data capturing system and strategy that help prevent theft and wastage.

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  GDN Moet Hennessy Nigeria

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

  Trade Representative

  Responsible for brands trade and marketing communication down stream.Develop client portfolios and determines where to activate with respect to brand concept.Responsible for the distribution of different brand sku's downstream.Ensured the good brand placement and visibility on the mainland.Responsible for positioning the mainland as an emerging market for stakeholders in the luxury category of the wine and spirit business, with key target at creating key account from nothing. Show less

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  GDN Moet Hennessy

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

  Area Manager

  Plan and direct the activities of Moet Hennessy on the mainland, assist in the launch of new product and concepts into the market.Developed and managed mainland database currently being worked upon.Manage the mainland territory activations, stakeholders portfolio and brands marketing and sales strategy.

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  GDN Moet Hennessy Nigeria

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2015

  Manager South West Nigeria (Trade/Marketing)

  Plan, develop and implement trade marketing strategy/policy that support the Moet Hennessy trade agenda in Nigeria.Responsible in the management of trade expenditure/budget allocation to the Nigerian market.Responsible for the teams growth of all MH brands across board through various activations.Ensure the brand remains a key part in the minds of consumers and service personnels through training and direct engagement.Provide support to the Market Manager Nigeria in ensuring that full staff update, performance is reported; showing also possible risk and opportunities to be derived. Show less

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  Doron International - Beam Suntory Nigeria

  Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  Country Manager (Effen Vodka, Courvosier & Diamond Champagne).

  Plan, develop and implement marketing strategy/ policy that directs Beam Suntory Brand growth in the sub region; with Nigeria as a takeoff point.Responsible for company takeoff plan within the sub region.Responsible for setting up marketing/trade marketing team in Nigeria.Responsible for the management and allocation of business budget to achieving set KPI's of the business.

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  Sovereign Brands

  Dec 2016 - now

  Country Sales Manager

  Oversee the entire plan, strategy and implementation of all Sovereign Brands products across the regions.Manage and direct every P& L programmes for all product within the portfolio (Belaire Sparkling Brands, Cloud Chaser wines and Bumbu Craft Rum).

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  Josien Holdings Ltd.

  Aug 2020 - now

  Commercial Director