Area Manager

**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**

**British American Tobacco** **Mexico has an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager in Ciudad de México y Estado de México**

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Pursues volume target reach, focused on strategic portfolio.
- Ensures availability of BAT strategic brands in the POS.
- Communicates trade marketing initiatives to area employees, aligning objectives and scopes of initiatives into actionable tasks for the trade force.
- Guarantees correct and on-time implementation of merchandising and promotion material at POS in accordance with the cycle plan and communication coverage plan.
- Serves as negotiator with key customers and wholesalers.
- Analyses statistical information to help on his/her decision making. (BO, Shipments, Nielsen)
- Analyses information and market trends to find opportunity areas in trade marketing and propose action plans.

**What are we looking for?**
- 5 years of experience in TM&D on tobacco or similar FMCG categories
- Minimum of two years in a similar role
- Desired one year experience in personnel management and control
- College graduated or bachelor’s degree
- Willingness to move nationwide
- Advanced computer skills
- Desirably English skills

**What we offer you?**
- **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**here**.**

**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.