British American Tobacco (BAT) recruitment for Trade Marketing Representatives, North

British American Tobacco (BAT) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.
Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands. If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.

Job Title: Trade Marketing Representative, North
Job Number: 2578BR
Location/City: Kano, Katsina and Sokoto States
Appointment type: Permanent
Job Purpose and Key Deliverable

• Execute the marketing activities in the outlets located within the territory in order to meet customer and consumer objectives as described in the cycle plan
• Support change management projects within Marketing Team
• Train customers if necessary, providing required material and instructions
• Negotiate retail touchpoints (i.e. positioning, visibility, investment) based on communication strategy following guidelines set
• Develop and adhere to a well-defined work programme and route plan as agreed with Area Manager
• Actively participate in business development projects (e.g., trade incentive schemes, internal brand awareness campaigns, etc.)
• Ensure attendance of all approved training programmes and show visible application of acquired knowledge.
• Ensure that objectives in terms of availability, visibility, volume, margin, quality (e.g., RQI) and customer price of products are achieved for the territory
• Manage all assigned funds, materials and equipment in a secure and efficient manner in order to maximise the use of organisation assets. 

• Must have as a minimum, a higher qualification from a recognised tertiary institution
• Must have completed the mandatory NYSC Scheme
• Must have a valid driver's license
• This role will involve selected candidates being based in various locations across Ngeria including the Northern part of Nigeria such as Kano, Katsina and Sokoto States.