Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Marketing Deployment Assistant
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!
Bat Ugandais Looking For A Marketing Deployment Assistant To Join Our Team In Kampala
Seniority Level: Non-management
function: Marketing
SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary Package + Excellent Benefits
Location: Kampala, Uganda
REPORTS TO: Head Of Trade

Role Positioning And Objectives
The Marketing Deployment Assistant will need to support the implementation of consumer/trade engagement activities within the market in line with the agreed cycle plan and marketing/brand strategy while providing appropriate support to the trade team within the approved budget that will ensure markets achieve the set business targets in terms of volume, GDB’s share, portfolio strategy, adult shopper marketing & Customer engagement Programmes.

What You Will Be Accountable For
• Plan, Implement and evaluate the activities stipulated in the cycle plan to ensure that marketing objectives are achieved.
• Plan and Execute all marketing activities in line with market and brand strategy, market regulation and IMP.
• Recommend touchpoints for the execution of the activities. Ensure markets have the right level of merchandising materials in stock.
• Timely briefing to the Brand team on brand initiatives to achieve volume target, move the consumers along the CDF and enhance the BHI.
• Drive implementation of Customer engagement programmes, ensure programmes meet objectives & are evaluated for learning’s.
• Manage the merchandising store and the implementation of the merchandising strategy (development, deployment, maintenance and evaluation).
• Constant monitoring and reporting of BSE & NBSE to ensure activities are within budget set.
• Monitor all other resources allocated to implement cycle plan to ensure efficiency in execution.
• Ensure that all projects types are managed within approved Acrec or NEXUS and follows process before release to market.
• Actively participate to EMF2 process by supporting the Head of Trade
• Assist to identify, initiate, manage and develop new product and packaging projects, to satisfy consumer needs so as to contribute to future corporate growth and profit objectives
• Develop excellent relationship with support functions such as marketing finance, LEX, procurement and supply chain to ensure plans are delivered OTIF to end markets.
• Regular contact and ongoing management of the external agencies; including Globally approved Suppliers
• Market/customer visits to gaining an insight into brand performance, trade & consumer activities performance and new POP Materials requirements / opportunities.

Essential Experience, Skills And Knowledge
• University Degree in either Marketing or Management
• Around 3 years experience in Marketing, with knowledge in Brand/Trade marketing Activities (Cycle Planning, Advertising and Promotion)
• Computer literate and well versed with all Microsoft Office Packages
• Project Management skills will be an advantage
• The jobholder must be able to demonstrate an interest in and awareness of product development, trade and consumer insights, copy strategy and BTL communication.
• The principal skills required are in thinking/operating strategically, timely reporting, making things happen and communication/interpersonal skills.

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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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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