Trade Marketing Representative Job at British American Tobacco

Responsibilities:

• Implement a Trade Marketing and Distribution plan:
• That meets the objectives of trade marketing and distribution.
• Is in line with brand / price strategy.
• Achieve trade coverage, visit frequency and outlet visit plan to maximize route effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure that the territory volume and distribution objectives of company brands are achieved by trade channel and outlet type in order that availability is maximized in line with brand strategies and the needs of the market.
• Ensure optimal stock levels, product quality and freshness through stock management, orientation to the trade and reporting on supply chain and product issues.
• Manage financial accounts and assets for the territory to ensure that trade marketing resources are secure and used in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Ensure all duties performed in the market by self and distributor staff adhere to the Tobacco Control Act and International Marketing Principles
• To provide market information and reports to ensure that the relevant marketing people are fully always informed.
• Maintain accurate records & monitoring of the achievement of weekly/cycle objectives and to submit reports as requested to ensure effective communication is maintained with management.
• Lead by example in the innovation area by trying new ways of doing existing work, embracing, and promoting change through new solutions, ideas and strategies that has worked elsewhere.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant university degree (e.g., Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration)
• Two years of experience in sales and marketing in an FMCG environment
• You also have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive a manual transmission car
• Good negotiation and influencing skills and capable of obtaining agreement through persuasion rather than through lines authority
• Basic computer proficiency and skills in Microsoft applications
• Strong attention to detail, quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills (trade partnership)
• Dynamic, innovative, motivated, and proactive

How to Apply

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