COUNTRY MANAGER (BOTSWANA , NAMIBIA )

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Company Overview:

BAT Botswana is a member of the BAT Group of Companies. BAT is a leading, multi-category consumer goods business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. This commitment is demonstrated by our ambition to generate 50% of our revenue from non-combustible products by 2035.
The company continues to be clear that combustible cigarettes pose serious health risks, and the only way to avoid these risks is not to start or to quit. To help Build a Smokeless World, BAT encourages those who would otherwise continue to smoke to switch completely to scientifically substantiated alternatives.
Physical Address: Portion B67, Farm Hill Forest

ROLE OVERVIEW

Lead, manage and control the BAT business in Botswana & Namibia, with the view and purpose of achieving the company’s vision and delivering its objectives, as agreed to within the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) Area. The mission is to achieve sustainable growth in the markets by developing a fit-for-purpose team, passionately focused on building a responsible, consumer-oriented company. The role will be required to develop & implement strategy aligned to overall BAT strategy. Develop & implement trade marketing plans, compile and control country budgets, ensure all marketing strategies are aligned with BAT’s global vision, guiding principles, values and strategic imperatives. The Country Manager will be required to implement consumer-driven strategies & deliver results through strong distributor management & ensure market opportunities are pursued through the partnerships.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

* Fluent in English (spoken and written)
* 3- to 5-year experience in similar role or territory manager role
* Strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results through others
* Demonstrated ability to coach & develop teams
* Project management experience
* Clear understanding and ability to implement BAT’s trade marketing practices
* Strong practicing skills
* An in-depth understanding of consumer marketing
* Basic understanding of primary and secondary production processes
* Experience and knowledge of supply chain logistics and management
* Previous experience with overseeing finance activities in a country or functional business unit (ideal)
* Strong analytical and commercial skills
* Leadership and team management skills
* Strong communication skills
* Bachelor’s degree in management (or similar)
* Experience with managing key accounts and strong relationship building
* Experience working in a matrixed organisation