Country Manager Botswana & Namibia at BAT

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Lead, Manage & Control BAT in a market(s) with the view and purpose in mind to achieve the company vision & to deliver the business objectives agreed to within the area. The mission is to achieve growth in the market by developing a fit for purpose team passionately focused on building a responsible consumer-oriented company.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

•  Meet stated company objectives with specific responsibility for growing volume and value share, achieving profitability targets and managing consumer price levels.
•  Develop and manage a Trade Marketing Team and supporting the organization in delivering best practice trade marketing execution to all channels.
•  Represent BAT in all relevant trade associations and government forums.
•  Provide input to the Business Unit strategy and prepare short term and long-term business plans and budgets.
•  Lead the development of best practice key account management across the market.
•  Ensure all activities, communication and practices are in adherence to BATs stated policies and guidelines.
•  Manage the efficient administration, throughout the BAT structure, of all BAT financial and other assets.
•  To train and develop personnel to the highest FMCG standards utilizing relevant BAT training packages as the foundation for this development.
•  To install a coaching culture throughout the operation to deliver on the job enhancement to BAT’s standard training packages.
•  To ensure that BAT complies with company law and compliance with various corporate governance codes.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

•  Fluency in English (spoken and written)
•  2–3-year experience in similar role
•  Project Management experience
•  Clear understanding and ability to implement BAT’s Trade Marketing practices.
•  Strong negotiating skills.
•  An in-depth understanding of Consumer Marketing.
•  A basic understanding of primary and secondary production processes.
•  Experience and knowledge of supply chain logistics and management.
•  Previous experience with overseeing Finance activities in a country or Functional Business Unit
•  Strong analytical and commercial skills.
•  Leadership and team management skills.
•  Strong communication skills.
•  Bachelor’s Degree in management or similar areas.
•  Experience with managing Key Accounts & Strong Relationship Building
•  Experience working in a matrixed organization