BAT SOUTH AFRICA IS LOOKING FOR A TRADE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVESENIORITY LEVEL: Non-Management
FUNCTION: Marketing
LOCATION: Cape Town
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVESThe value proposition of a Territory TMD Representative is to provide BATSA with a competitive advantage, ensuring that our portfolio of brands is available in the right place, in the right quantities, at the right time. Ensuring that BATSA has the opportunity to grow volume and share across multiple categories.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOREnsure all ad-hoc requests for market related feedback or pilot programs are fully understood and delivered within agreed timings.Achieve Build exceptional external relationships with the trade by giving assistance and support through regular communication to drive customer partnerships.Efficient management of time through call cycle planning to achieve minimum required calls per day, whilst proactively identifying new customers to grow the existing customer database to increase the BATSA footprint.Manage instore pricing compliance across all categories, leveraging commercial tools and programsEnsure that stocks are monitored and rotated at certain intervals for complying with the stocking policy of the company (FIFO - First In First Out) and returned product products collected aligned with the policy through the approval of the Regional Manager and Route to Market Manager.Ensure that all BATSA touchpoint materials are refreshed according to retail contracts, cycle, and shopper campaign plans though merchandisers where applicable.Own the commercial relationship within the outlet to drive both volume and share growth of BATSA FMC and New categories.Build exceptional external relationships with the trade by giving assistance and support through regular communication in order to drive customer partnerships.ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGEBachelor's degree (preferably in Marketing)Valid Code 08 Driver's licence (minimum 2 years' experience)Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skillsMarketing/promotions exposureExcellent knowledge of MS Office (particularly EXCEL)Product category understandingWillingness to learn and adapt.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 marketsBrands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countriesNewly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locationsDiversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women's Day Best Practice winnerSeal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companiesBELONGING, 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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