Junior Account Manager

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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!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Newly graduated / Experienced professional

FUNCTION: Key Account Management

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary + excellent benefits

LOCATION: Malmö, Sweden

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The role is responsible for demonstrating BAT’s global position within locally based organised accounts in order to support the establishment of outstanding key account management in BAT.  

You will be joining our Sweden business unit with engaged and highly experienced colleagues who all focus on delivering upon our strategy and objectives to create true value to our Nordic business. We are all dynamic professionals that work in an international environment where the ambitious mindset and focused approach is supported greatly by skilled, diverse individuals.

Common to the whole team is our drive to grow as an organization, grow as individuals and transform the tobacco industry. Our dedication is founded in a strong team spirit with the belief that we can all deliver outstanding results while still having fun together.

The position is based in our Malmö office located in Hyllie close to public transport.

Reports to: Key Account Manager

Geographic Scope: Malmö, Sweden

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

As Junior Executive you will be supporting the growth of our brands through step-changing support to our key account managers and be part of a transformational journey. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Measure & analyse BAT and competitors’ performance in accounts
• Consolidate and share product data with accounts (through Exder & Validoo)
• Take ownership of own projects and lead with integrity
• Support Key Account managers with data gathering and preparation ahead of trade windows
• Proactively seek, identify and quantify opportunities to grow our business
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to maintain a competitive edge
• Collect, analyse and act upon account related data
• Support Key account managers with  seamless retail execution & identify opportunities hereof
• Establishing and monitor internal budgets with the company
• Planning and presenting reports on account / channel progress, goals, and initiatives to internal stakeholders
• Build and ensure planograms support the business objectives
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure account satisfaction and business success
• Focus on the fostering of value creation as an inherent part of the job

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

• Do you have the ability to maintain focus on several projects at the same time?
• Are you able to perform under pressure in a fast-changing environment?
• Do you have a structured approach & a eye for details?
• Do you have an Entrepreneurial spirit and a “will-do” attitude to drive own projects and take full responsibility of own tasks?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

As the ideal candidate you are pro-active, analytical, and structured, and you are good at setting clear direction and move fast to deliver business results. You possess excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work independently as well as being a team-player.

Furthermore, to succeed in the role, you have:

• A University degree in Marketing, Business or Business Information
• Profound experience from FMCG industry with a commercial mindset
• Strong analytical, systems and numeracy skills with capability to master complexity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Nordic language
• Strong communication and planning skills
• You are bold, curious and resilient
• You learn quickly and share learnings
• You are responsible and think long term and deliver outstanding results

BENEFICIAL:

• Knowledge of Coupa / AC Nielsen / Power BI
• Advanced Excel and Presentation Skills
• Experience with Exder / Validoo

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 53,000 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!

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