Organisation: British
American Tobacco (BAT)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The British American Tobacco is the only International tobacco group
with a significant interest in tobacco leaf growing which works with thousands
of farmers internationally. BAT runs leaf programmes providing direct agronomy
support to famer from aspects of crop production and environmental best
practice. British American Tobacco is a market leading, global
organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future.
Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed
expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.
Job Summary: The Area Manager will provide leadership through
Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Management of relationship with both
Internal and external stakeholders, coaching of team and development, ownership
of infrastructure & processes aimed at Trade Marketing and Distribution
(TM&D) excellence with an overall objective of driving commercial results
and maintain alignment with Uganda TM&D marketing strategy. The incumbent
will steer growth by providing guidance and focus through establishment of
clear goals consistent with overall TM&D strategy for his distributor and
Area Team, drive productivity by ensuring that his/ her team makes commercial
decisions that impact positively on both short term and long term bottom line
results through leveraging on risks and opportunities, drive responsibility by
ensuring that team and distributor act within laws and all activities are
guided by regulatory guidelines, and drive a winning organisation by building
enthusiasm, change, passion, team development and coaching.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the BAT Area
Manager vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Business
degree in Business Administration / Marketing; - Possession of An MBA and professional
marketing qualifications are an added advantage; - A minimum of six or more years’ experience
in an FMCG category. Should have held position of Area Manager of similar; - At least four years of trade marketing and
distribution management with good knowledge of trade marketing and
distribution management best practice and demand forecasting; - Proven people leadership skills with
ability to motivate and energise field force team. - Desirable requirements
- Broad knowledge and understanding of
Supply Chain & Finance
All candidates who wish to join the British American Tobacco (BAT)
should express their interest by applying online.
Deadline: 19th July, 2015
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