Expression of Interest: Brand Operations Associate

Job title: Expression of Interest: Brand Operations Associate

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!BAT DIGITAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS IS LOOKING FOR A BRAND OPERATIONS ASSOCIATEJOB TITLE: Brand Operations AssociateFUNCTION: GBS MarketingLOCATION: Lahore, PakistanROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVESTo be a brands operations expert for BAT Category & Deployment teams by engaging in Strategic & Operational level projects of APMEA WEST. Primary responsibilities include project management and establishing timely completion of deliverables. The candidate should have the learning agility of acquiring knowledge about brand management and product management for all BMP projects. The individual is also required to be able to encourage trust, build vision, implement best possible strategy and have potential to keep synergy within team and other stakeholders across.WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Coordinate & champion the BAT operations process and associated system across functions, driving best-practice, ensuring full audit compliance (Decision Rights, Protocols, and the HIVE system usage) for all assigned product/packaging & NPI project Track and manage all vendors payments and enlist new vendors in the system
• Develop & implement accurate briefs enabling packaging development, product diagnostics/development, consumer research, performance tracking, NPI and procurement.
• Effective cross-functional stakeholder management to facilitate delivery of core business priorities
• Ensure adherence to governance protocols related to product, packaging & comms development (LEX, EMF cycle deliverables, IBG/RSU, RPC, EM LT)
• Ensuring blocking issue within time for NCLs (MESA & NA)

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, or Project Management.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in Marketing, Brand Management, or Project Management.
• Capable of managing complex agendas with multiple stakeholder interactions.
• Comfortable navigating challenging situations and adept at problem-solving through collaboration.
• Effective communicator with adaptable communication styles and strong relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficient in time management.
• Attention to detail.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ensuring 100% compliance with NPI project management protocols.
• Efficiently managing contracts with seamless execution.

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: Lahore, Punjab

Job date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:59:48 GMT

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