BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry
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 Swizerland has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Transformation Intern in Lausanne.
We are looking for a high-potential Intern with a strong interest in data, enterprise systems, and digital transformation to join a global pilot project – a Salesforce Consumer Goods and Data Cloud deployment aimed at modernizing our Trade CRM and in-store execution capabilities.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the data and systems backbone of a strategic global project, working on the intersection between business needs and IT architecture. You will gain hands-on experience with data integration, Salesforce, master data management, and stakeholder collaboration across departments like Trade, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Finance.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Support the mapping and analysis of data flows between Salesforce and surrounding systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools, Trade Marketing tools)
- Help document and validate data models, business rules, hierarchies, and master data structures (POS, products, users)
- Participate in workshops with business and IT teams to gather and translate requirements related to data and system integration
- Assist in preparing UAT test cases focused on data integrity, performance, and system behavior
- Contribute to the documentation of architecture decisions, including system interfaces and governance processes
- Help define KPIs and support dashboard building to track adoption, sales performance, and data quality
- Collaborate with technical consultants and data engineers to support implementation and troubleshooting
- Proactively suggest improvements in data handling, system architecture, or end-user tools
What are we looking for?
- University degree, ideally in Data Science, Computer Science, Management of Technology, or a related field
- Strong interest in enterprise systems, data integration, or IT architecture
- Good understanding of relational databases, APIs, and data structures
- Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, ADO, Tableau, JIRA, or SQL is a plus
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to simplify technical concepts for business users
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
- Fluent in English, and German
- Available for at least a 6-month internship, based in Lausanne
This internship is a great fit if you want to combine your technical skills with business exposure, learn how large-scale systems are deployed, and gain insights into real-world digital transformation in the FMCG sector.
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.
