Entry Level British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs - Trade Marketing Representative

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 (www.bat.com) 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 Trade

Marketing Representative will be responsible for the implementation of brand

and trade programmes in various outlets through the effective and efficient

execution of marketing activities within a specific area. The incumbent will

also be expected to execute sales and distribution activities where necessary.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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Ensure that the territory volume and distribution

objectives of company brands are achieved by trade channel and outlet type in

order that availability is maximised in line with brand strategies and the

needs of the market.

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Achieve trade coverage, visit frequency and outlet

visit plan in order to maximise route effectiveness and efficiency .

·        
Manage the Distributor, Wholesales, and retailers

through the implementation of account strategies and plans in order to maximize

volume, share and other distribution management parameters performance.

·        
Achieve the territory distribution, volume,

merchandising and communication targets by brand in targeted outlets

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Implement successfully BAT best practices/ standards

and policies

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Continually working with BAT’s and third parties’

Distribution representatives to deliver the targets

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Effective and timely reporting of market information

to Management team

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Oversee the effective distribution team through

formal and informal coaching, monitoring and training

·        
Build and strengthen working relationships with

partners (distributors, trade and retailers) in order to gain high levels of

trade support and loyalty whilst enhancing understanding of the trading

environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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The Trade Marketing Representative should preferably

hold a degree in any business related field.

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Working experience in a Marketing function will be

an advantage, preferably in an FMCG industry for at least 1 year

·        
Willingness to travel and be relocated anywhere in

Uganda

·        
The applicant must be in possession of a valid and

clean Driving License

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Excellent communication and presentation skills

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Excellent analytical skills

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Excellent interpersonal skills

·        
Self motivated and able to work with minimal

supervision

All candidates

who wish to join the British American Tobacco (BAT) should express their

interest by applying online.

Deadline: 7th April, 2016

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