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 Austria has an exciting opportunity for a Partnership Specialist in Vienna.
We are looking for energetic, proactive individuals with a strong can-do attitude, a love for bringing events to life, and a passion for social media and storytelling.If you’re excited by the prospect of contributing to a dynamic,innovative team in a ground-breaking industry, we’d love to hear from you!
Your key responsibilities will include:
Event & Partnership Coordination
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of partnerships, events, and brand activations working together with internal teams and external agencies. Ensure activities are delivered in line with agreed marketing plans, partnership frameworks, timelines, and promotional objectives
Partnership and D2C promotion support
- Support the operational management of existing HoReCa and events
- Assist with partner negotiations, contract administration, and activation planning
- Support the one-on-one initiatives in retail and events to ensure alignment, smooth execution, and positive relationships with consumers
- Support day-to-day partner communication before, during, and after campaigns and promotions
Promotion & Activation Support
- Support the development and implementation of promotional plans for partnerships and events across owned and partner channels
- Coordinate promotional assets such as toolkits, visuals, messaging, and event calendars
- Assist in co-branded promotions and visibility initiatives within the HoReCa and events environment
- Contribute ideas to enhance brand visibility, guest engagement, and commercial impact
Social Media & Digital Support
- Support social media promotion of events, activations, and partnerships in collaboration with the social media executive
- Assist in creating and coordinating content such as announcements, partner highlights, live event coverage, and post-event recaps
- Support scheduling and publishing of content across relevant social platforms
- Monitor basic performance metrics (reach, engagement) and contribute insights for optimization
ROI Tracking & Performance Support
- Support the tracking and reporting of return on investment (ROI) for partnerships and events. Collect data, feedback, and insights to support performance analysis and future optimization.
Stakeholder & Agency Coordination
- Work closely with internal collaborators and outside partners to ensure smooth execution of events and activations. Act as a reliable operational point of contact while ensuring adherence to brand, legal, and regulatory guidelines.
On-ground Event ExecutiProvide hands-on support for the logistical and operational delivery of gatherings and promotional initiatives. Ensure set-ups, materials, promotional visibility, and on-site execution meet brand standards and agreed plans.
Reporting & Performance Insights
- Collect post-event data, partner feedback, and execution insights, contributing to performance reports and learnings that support continuous improvement of partnerships and activations.
- Track results, contributing to performance reports and insights that support optimization and continuous improvement of partnerships and activations.
What are we looking for?
Partnership, Events & Promotion Experience
- 1–2 years of experience in partnerships, events, trade marketing, brand activation, or related fields
- Exposure to HoReCa, entertainment, FMCG, or lifestyle brands is highly desirable
D2C Promotion
- Demonstrated experience supporting 121 activities in retail or events preferably in FMCG
Social Media & Digital Promotion Experience
- Familiarity with planning, scheduling, or coordinating content across social platforms (e.g, Instagram, Facebook)
- Basic understanding of social media indicators like reach and engagement and how social supports overall campaign visibility
Coordination & Relationship Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communicationskills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in coordination with internal units, agencies, and external partners in a structured execution role
- Confident in managing multiple partners while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach
Organizational & Project Management Skills
- Highlyorganized and diligent
- Able to manage multiple tasks, timelines, partner requests, and promotional results in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working with checklists, timelines, and reporting tools
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Event Management, Business, Communications, or a related field
Language Requirements
- Native German and fluent English skills
What we offer you?
Startup Mentality in a Global Corporate
- Join us at BAT as we lead a transformative journey in the FMCG industry, committed to creating A Better Tomorrow. We’re on a mission to reduce the health impact of our products by offering consumers a wider range of enjoyable and lower-risk options. Here, you’ll experience the agility and ownership of a Viennese startup within the framework of a global corporate, giving you the freedom to bring your ideas to life in an environment that values innovation and collaboration.
Prime Office Location in Vienna & Flexible Work Options
- Work from our stunning Vienna office, located just steps from Stadtpark and a short stroll to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Prefer working from home? No problem. You can enjoy up to 40% remote work, allowing you to balance productivity with lifestyle, whether you’re at home or anywhere in Austria.
Focused on Your Growth
- At BAT, we prioritize your development. Through structured career conversations, we provide personalized support tailored to your aspirations and life situation, ensuring you’re equipped to reach your career goals. We believe in nurturing talent, and your growth is our commitment.
Competitive Salary & Benefits
- We offer a competitive salary. Beyond that, enjoy flexible work hours and a host of benefits including an annual variable bonus, monthly SODEXO vouchers, public transport pass, fresh fruits, free coffee, and more.
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.
