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

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: 

• 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.


• 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


• Implement successfully BAT best practices/
  
  standards and policies


• Continually working with BAT’s and third
  
  parties’ Distribution representatives to deliver the targets


• Effective and timely reporting of market
  
  information to Management team


• 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: 

• The Trade Marketing Representative should
  
  preferably hold a Degree in any Business Related Field


• 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


• Excellent communication and presentation
  
  skills


• Excellent analytical skills


• 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: 19^th July, 2015