Expression of Interest - Brand Services Manager

British American Tobacco

Lahore, Punjab
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.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 BRAND SERVICES MANAGERJOB TITLE: Brand Services ManagerFUNCTION: Brand MarketingLOCATION: Lahore, PakistanDISCLAIMER: We might not have an open role at this moment, but, because our work environment is very dynamic, we would love to hear from you! We encourage you to apply and the moment we have a suitable position for your profile, the Recruitment Team will contact you as soon as possible.ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVESThe Brand Services Manager will lead the launch of marketing projects across multiple categories and markets in APMEA. Additionally, they will oversee the end-to-end delivery of New Product Initiatives and collaborate closely with the brand strategic unit and NPI team. Managing senior stakeholders and addressing any obstacles promptly to ensure timely plan execution will be part of their responsibilities. Moreover, they will track, analyze, and report on business performance.WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of NPI projects, managing complex projects with NPI managers.
Allocate NPI projects to Brand Assistant Managers and ensure their effective delivery.
Implement agile project management methodologies to ensure projects meet expected timelines.
Provide periodic updates and analysis of NPI project status to senior management.
Escalate bottlenecks to appropriate forums for timely resolution.
Manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) for all NPI projects with stakeholders.
Facilitate effective cross-functional stakeholder management to achieve core business priorities.
Track NPI and brand health, analyze business performance, and prepare commercial brand dashboards.
Attend Cycle plan meetings, coordinate presentations, and document discussions and action items.
Foster team synergy and satisfaction, mentor Brand Assistant Managers, and provide feedback for performance improvement.
Identify lessons learned, share with stakeholders, and implement improvement plans with clear ownership.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

6-8 years of experience in Marketing, Brand, or Project Management.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Management.
Strong proficiency in project and team management.
Exceptional organizational abilities.
Effective stakeholder management skills.
Adaptability to diverse systems and processes.
Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with cross-functional teams.
Skill in coaching, team development, and performance oversight.
Excellent time management with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to navigate challenging situations and resolve conflicts.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
Proficient problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and reliability as a team player.
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.

BENEFICIAL

Experience in a fast-paced dynamic environment (FMCG / MNC).

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