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To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
BAT DIGITAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS IS LOOKING FOR A BRAND OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
JOB TITLE: Brand Operations Associate
FUNCTION: GBS Marketing
LOCATION: Lahore, Pakistan
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
To 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.
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 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, 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!