Account Manager

at  British American Tobacco

TO ACHIEVE OUR AMBITION, WE ARE LOOKING FOR COLLEAGUES WHO ARE READY TO BE THE CHANGE. COME, JOIN US ON THIS JOURNEY!

British American Tobacco Finland has an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager in Helsinki
Due to the continued growth of our organisation in Finland we are looking to strengthen our ambitious Account Management team. If you are passionate about driving results, a natural communicator and driven by data, then please read on. Due to the level of this role we are looking for existing experience in Account Management and a strong understanding of the FMCG market.
The role is responsible for demonstrating BAT’s global position within locally based organised accounts in order to establish outstanding key account management in BAT. Common to the whole team is our drive to grow as an organization, grow as individuals and transform the tobacco industry. Our dedication is founded in a strong team spirit with the belief that we can all deliver outstanding results while still having fun together.

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

• Effectively handling a portfolio of accounts, tracking Account budgets, forecasts, and actuals to ensure optimal use of financial resource allocated for the key account group.
• Developing, implementing & maintaining portfolio of new & current accounts
• Ensuring all relevant BAT & account systems/ processes are identified, understood & actioned to achieve excellence in execution
• Continuously monitoring the Performance & Dynamics of the accounts within the Portfolio, through data, consumer and market analysis, to identify and exploit current and future business issues and opportunities.
• Developing strong business relationships with both trade partners and internal departments.
• Holding Account performance reviews & continuously review account contact strategy and re-align as appropriate to deliver objectives and improve business effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensuring timely communication to all relevant collaborators of any variances to plans.
• Communicating competitor and market intelligence to relevant internal partners.
• Planning, coordinating and ensuring timely & accurate pricing comms to the leadership team.
• Measuring & analysing BAT and competitors’ performance in accounts
• Analysing BAT demand side and supply side business performance in accounts