Nigerian Bottling Company Vacancy for a Protocol Manager, September 14th 2012

Nigerian Bottling Company  Vacancy for a Protocol Manager, September 14th 2012
Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the few multinational organizations that had its beginnings in Nigeria. From a small family owned operation at inception, we have grown to become the predominant bottler of
alcohol-free beverages in Nigeria, responsible for the manufacture and sale of over 33 different Coca-Cola brands.

Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Position: Protocol Manager

Ref: NBC/PAC0912

Location: Head Office

Job Description
The Protocol Manager's role is to support the objectives of the company through strong relationship with Diplomatic Missions and Airport authorities and provide excellent service delivery to the business,colleagues and employees via management of travel desk.

• Processes visas for NBC staff on approved business trips.
• Coordination of third party Travel Management Companies provide flight reservations and tickets and other services as may be required.
• Generates weekly visitors schedules and coordinates or assigns drivers/vehicles as per schedule
• Ensures vehicles are maintained and fuel and other related costs are within budget.
• Relationship Management (Diplomatic Missions, Airport Authorities, Airlines etc): Develops and manages relationships at frequently visited Embassies; Maintains updated records of requirements at each Embassy and communicates same to Employees.
• Ensures agreed SLAs and contract terms with TMCs and airlines are adhered to.
• Travel Database administration: Vets all tickets and ensures agreed discounts with airlines (particularly Corporate Agreements with airlines on  international routes) are applied
• Tracks invoices and ensures payment within agreed days in line with the contract terms
• Ensures compliance to Travel Policy
• Drives cost savings initiatives on domestic and international travels
• Provides M & A service for all visitors, NBC Senior Management team and staff (first timetravellers only).

• University degree or HND in Arts or Social Sciences(Minimum of 5 years working experience)
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and Organising skills.
• Must be able to priortise.
• Negotiation skills.
• High integrity and value system.
• Must be able to gather and interprete information.
• Customer Service mindset - cross-functional team player.
• Analytical skills.
• Networking skills.
• Attention to details.