Business Development Strategist

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business.  We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry 

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop, implement, and track key account distribution plans, trading terms, and channel strategies to deliver commercial benefits.
• Build account plans with sales, volume, and share targets for combustibles and new categories, aligning with overall business goals.
• Establish sustainable, profitable relationships with key accounts and external partners to drive long-term growth.
• Measure KPIs like TCI and SONA, ensuring alignment with global and end-market governance standards.
• Manage business-critical projects end-to-end, including scoping, stakeholder alignment, and tracking breakthroughs.
• Analyze sales and market trends, preparing actionable recommendations to optimize distribution and investment strategies.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members to enhance skills in account planning, negotiation, and strategic selling.
• Work cross-functionally to foster a culture of innovation, streamline processes, and execute creative strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in account/category management; senior account or field management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and coach teams, with a focus on building organizational capability.
• Tertiary qualification in marketing, business, or a related discipline.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general digital tools.
• Strong understanding of financial principles like TCI and SONA and their application in account profitability.
• Highly developed interpersonal and written/spoken communication abilities.
• Familiarity with FMCG industry dynamics; knowledge of vaping channels or new categories is advantageous.
• Proven success in building partnerships with key accounts, industry stakeholders, and associations to understand market trends.

What we offer you?

•    We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)

•    Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives

•    Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.

•    You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

•    We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We're one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.