PORTFOLIO MANAGER BEER & CIDERS – NBL

VACANCY

NBL as part of the HEINEKEN family, is a Namibian company with dedicated employees, world-class brands, and aligned to international standards. We have the courage to dream and pioneer, promote sustainable economic growth in Namibia and unlock the full potential of our people.

PORTFOLIO MANAGER: BEER & CIDERS
JOB GRADE: D5
LOCATION: WINDHOEK

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To lead a portfolio of profitable Beer & Cider brands that delight consumers and deliver sustainable commercial growth. This role is responsible for developing and executing brand strategies focused on profitability, brand equity, innovation, and beyond-the-bottle development. The Portfolio Manager will leverage deep consumer and market insights to drive brand performance, ensuring all marketing activities are rooted in data-driven decision-making and aligned with competitive dynamics. The role also oversees brand implementation across markets, ensuring consistency, excellence, and impact.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

– Honours or Postgraduate qualification in Marketing or a Commercial discipline.
– 12+ years of relevant marketing experience in FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods), ideally across multiple categories/ multi-national business.
– Proven track record in brand strategy, innovation, and execution.
– Strong understanding of the FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) value chain and commercial levers.
– Proven experience in forecasting and trend analysis.
– Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
– Mastery in strategic planning, project management, and consumer insights.
– Advanced qualifications in Marketing or Trade Marketing will be an added advantage
– Valid Code B driving license

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

– Develop and execute brand strategies across the Beer & Ciders portfolio, focusing on profitability, brand equity, and innovation.
– Lead category strategy development and craft long-term brand roadmaps (3–5 years), including positioning, creative platforms, innovation pathways, and market prioritisation.
– Drive consumer-centric marketing by embedding deep market and consumer insights into all brand activities.
– Own end-to-end brand performance, including digital, innovation, and execution, while managing agency relationships and Annual Planning budgets.
– Shape consumer experiences by developing toolkits, creative guardrails, and brand homes that bring the brand to life across all touchpoints.
– Manage budgets and resources to optimise Return on Investment (ROI) and marketing effectiveness.
– Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a culture of excellence.
– Ensure alignment of commercial teams on demand planning and execution to support brand objectives.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

– Strong consumer insight and analytical capability.
– Excellent analytical/ forecasting skills.
– Deep understanding of category, portfolio, and brand dynamics.
– Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
– Expertise in brand strategy and integrated commercial planning.
– Strong leadership and people development capabilities.
– Excellent communication skills
– Strong appetite for creativity, and continuous learning
– Proficiency in digital marketing and data-driven planning.