BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A KEY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – REMOTE

SENIORITY LEVEL: Experienced Professional

FUNCTION: Marketing

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

START DATE: As soon as possible

LOCATION: London – Chiswick, UK

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to establish themselves within a large organisation who can offer stability and training with the opportunity of a great long-term career!

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  Working with Grocery account managers on projects and active account management with the top 6 Grocery accounts.
• Engages with all cross functional departments including, marketing, RGM, Finance, category management, sales planning, and supply chain.
• Supporting account managers in achievement of agreed Availability, Visibility, Dialogue, Activation, market share & volume objectives, for the assigned accounts.
• Effectively manage and track Key Account budgets, forecasts, and actuals to ensure optimal use of financial resource allocated for the account. Ensure timely reporting in collaboration with Finance on a Monthly, Quarterly, and yearly reporting cycle.
• Develop strong business relationships with both trade partners and internal departments.
• Support in account performance reviews & continuously review account contact strategy and re-align as appropriate to deliver objectives and maximize business effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicate competitor and market intelligence to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Utilise BAT’s performance management process to align with line manager on progress against account/portfolio objectives and personal performance as required.

ABOUT YOU:

Essentials:

• A full clean driving license
• Live within less than 1-hour commute from home to the Chiswick office
• Experienced use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft outlook)
• Degree qualification preferrable but not essential
• Key Account or Category Management experience preferred

Reports to: Key Account Manager

Reporting Level: Manages self – no direct reports

Geographic Scope: Local and Area

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

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  Ability to work in a challenging commercial environment dominated by an ever-decreasing account base balancing the demands of accounts with the commercial aims & objectives of BAT.
• Will be expected to Live the Company Vision & strategy
• Establish ambitious targets for self and others, as well as customers
• Have good knowledge of Brand / Trade Marketing, & build knowledge of their customers Strategy, Structure, KPIs and potential.
• Have High communication and negotiation skills, with capabilities to develop new solutions to react to market conditions
• Ability to manage data and define insight.

WHAT WE OFFER:

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  Competitive Base Salary
• Bonus: Annually up to 25%, available upon achieving targets
• Equipment: mobile phone, Laptop, company credit card (all for business use)
• Benefits: Excellent pension scheme with 10% non-contributory company contribution to pension, share schemes, private medical cover plus more
• Flexible Benefits allowing you to choose from several options
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), with an option to purchase additional holiday
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing tools: Employee Assistance Program, Mental Well-being App, Mental Health Champions, Allianz Mental Health Service, Doctor Care Anywhere

RECRUITMENT STEPS:

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  Application
• Phone Interview
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Job Offer & Background Check

BENEFICIAL

• Digital capabilities or experience within Business Intelligence and Analytics are considered an advantage
• A good understanding of other areas, e.g., supply chain and marketing would be an advantage
• Able to drive projects and process improvements and handle remote stakeholders

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 52,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!