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 Tobaccohas an exciting opportunity for a Global Travel & Retail Executive in Chiswick, London!
Global Travel Retail Account Executive is required to support and implement key initiatives that drive volume, market share growth and profitability in a defined portfolio of accounts in line with the GTR marketing strategy and guidelines. The role will work with retailers & distributor in the travel retail universe that operate across multiple geographies.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Support account manager to manage responsible accounts end to end operation and deliver volume, market share, and profit as per expectations.
- Establish relationships with key account operational staff and manage local stakeholders, take care of local airport handling,
- Drive launch & execution of new products & promotions. Work closely with account manager & activation team to ensure delivery of day-to-day operation OTIF.
- Maximize trade spend efficiency through our retail, distribution partners, and agencies.
- Closely work with activation team in development of activation strategy and implementation to ensure delivery.
- Supervise Brand Ambassadors, take care of perfect store execution
- Support consistent key accounts business reviews.
- Support analysis & reporting of responsible markets and accounts.
What are we looking for?
- Strong soft skills. Ability to influence stakeholders with strong negotiation skills.
- Planning skills and financial acumen
- Strong analytical, interpersonal & communication (oral and written).
- Strong excel skills.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Relevant trade marketing experience within a multinational company
- Trade marketing & Activation.
- Budget Management
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.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
