BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco is one of the world's most international businesses, with brands sold in over 175 markets. We are looking for a driven, ambitious graduate to join our Trade Marketing & Distribution team in Kenya. This internship offers real, hands-on exposure to commercial operations in a fast-moving consumer goods environment — working alongside experienced trade teams to shape how our brands reach the market.
What will you do:
- Support the implementation of the Trade Marketing & Distribution plan to achieve volume, value share, and numeric and weighted distribution targets for our Drive Brands.
- Assist in achieving trade coverage, visit frequency, and outlet visit plans to maximise route effectiveness and efficiency across assigned territories.
- Help build and sustain close working relationships with distributors, trade partners, and retailers to earn high levels of trade support, loyalty, and market insight.
- Support delivery of territory volume and distribution objectives by trade channel and outlet type, ensuring brand availability is maximised in line with market strategy.
- Contribute to optimal stock management — monitoring levels, product quality and freshness, and reporting on supply chain issues to minimise Out of Stock occurrences.
Requirements:
- A degree in Commerce or a related field, awarded within the last 1 year. You are a recent graduate ready to launch your career.
- Valid Driving Licence
- Willing to be mobile, need to be willing to complete the internship in any part of Kenya where the requirement lies
What we offer you?
- We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
