Business Development Strategist

Job title: Business Development Strategist

Company: British American Tobacco


Job description: BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!British American Tobacco New Zealand has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive in Auckland, New ZealandYour Role & Impact:

• Develop, implement and track key account plans that drive distribution and commercial growth.
• Build account plans with sales, volume, and share targets which aligning with overall business goals.
• Establish sustainable, profitable relationships with key accounts and external partners to drive long-term growth.
• Measure critical metrics ensuring alignment with global and end-market governance standards.
• Manage business-critical projects end-to-end, including scoping, partners alignment, and tracking breakthroughs.
• Analyze sales and market trends, preparing actionable recommendations to optimize distribution and investment strategies.
• Work cross-functionally to foster a culture of innovation, streamline processes, and implement creative strategies.

What You Bring

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, business, or a related field. Experience in account/category management is preferred.
• A passion for data, strategy, and market insights to drive performance.
• Strong understanding of commercial finance and marketing principles, their application in account profitability.
• A collaborative, data driven approach and excellent communication skill.
• Experience in FMCG, retail, or emerging categories is a plus!
• Proven success in building partnerships with key accounts, industry stakeholders, and associations to understand market trends and provide business solutions.

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.Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of 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, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an 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 .If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

Expected salary:

Location: Auckland

Job date: Sat, 31 May 2025 03:33:57 GMT

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