BAT

Key Account Executive - Travel Retail


PayCompetitive
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 58240

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      BAT UK&I IS LOOKING FOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

      ROLE PROFILE

      JOB TITLE: Account Executive- Global Travel Retail

      EXTERNAL JOB TITLE: Key Account Executive – Global Travel Retail

      FUNCTION: Global Travel Retail

      SUB FUNCTION: Trade

      JOB TYPE: Permanent

      CITY & COUNTRY: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

      ROLE SUMMARY

      What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

      Global Trave Retail Account Executive is required to plan, negotiate, and implement key initiatives that drive volume, market share growth and profitability in a defined portfolio of accounts in line with the GTR marketing strategy and guidelines. The role will work with retailers & distributor in the travel retail universe that operate across multiple geographies.

      What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?

      The role will support the Europe based Global Travel Retail business unit deliver its annual targets and help realize the group’s “ A BETTER TOMORROW” vision

      The position is based in Chiswick, London. Learn more about our office culture on ‘Our Stories’ page on the careers website, or here: Welcome to BAT Chiswick

      ACCOUNTABILITIES

      • Support account manager to manage responsible accounts end to end operation and deliver volume, market share, and profit as per expectations.
      • Building and developing customer relationships.
      • Establish relationships with key account operational staffs.
      • Lead account plan execution and implementation.
      • Drive launch & execution of new categories. Work closely with account manager & activation team to ensure delivery of day to day operation OTIF.
      • Maximise trade spend efficiency through our retail, distribution partners, and agencies.
      • Support consistent key accounts business reviews.
      • Support analysis & reporting of responsible markets and accounts.

      EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

      Experience Required

      • Sales & Key account management.
      • Trade marketing & Activation.
      • Budget Management

      Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

      • Strong soft skills. Ability to influence stakeholders with strong negotiation skills.
      • Planning skills and financial acumen
      • Strong analytical, interpersonal & communication (oral and written.
      • Strong excel skills.
      • Ability to operate independently whilst being results-oriented

      Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

      • Bachelor’s degree
      • 3+ years of experience.

      BENEFICIAL

      • Global travel retail experience is advantageous
      • Experience managing large complex accounts
      • Forecast & planning experience
      • Experience within Business Intelligence and Analytics are considered an advantage

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  • About the company

      The home of British American Tobacco (BAT) the world's most international tobacco group, operating in more countries than any other, its products, and the important issues and responsibilities surroun

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