Sales 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!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of sales representatives to maximize their potential and performance.
• Set clear goals in a multicategory base, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations to ensure the team's success.
• Ensure that Trade area is well trained and motivated in order that trade marketing and distribution representation is superior to the competition in respect of both core and added value services
• Continuously analyze the traditional channel market to identify emerging trends, potential clients, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for penetrating new markets and expanding market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including distributors, retailers, and partners.
• Monitor sales performance, track progress, and take corrective actions when necessary to ensure objectives are met.
• Gather market intelligence to provide insights for product development and pricing strategies.

What are we looking for?

• University degree in fields such as Business Engineering, Administration, or related disciplines.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic roles within a related industry, proven experience in different sales channels preferably in multi-category management.
• Advanced level of English and Spanish.
• Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships.
• Effective teamwork abilities
• Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze data, and synthesize insights into actionable plans.
• Business Partnership: Improve corporate position to favor mutual growth.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic initiatives.

What we offer you?
We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
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.