Latest Vacancies at British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice – whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.

1). Executive Assistant – Marketing

Location: Lagos

Role Positioning and Objectives

• The Executive Assistant main responsibility is to provide comprehensive and proactive support to the Head of Trade Marketing on a wide range of complex tactical and administrative tasks whilst prioritising and taking personal responsibility for all activities in order to enhance effectiveness.
• The Executive Assistant will also be responsible for executing defined work projects of moderate complexity.

Key Responsibilities
Business:

• Manage the work schedule (electronic calendars, visits and work plans) for the Head of Trade Marketing, as required.
• Develop and implement reports, memos and other analysis and communication materials for internal and external use using the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Co-ordinate meetings, internal and external engagements, conferences (local and global), workshops and team-building events with professionalism and to a high level of competency.
• Responsible for organising extensive global travel arrangements (transportation, hotels and visas) as required.
• Perform routine transactions such as cash advance, expense statements and retirements as required
• Prepare complex presentations and briefings
• Main custodian of the review team meeting minutes
• Good influencing and facilitation skills to act as the interface between end market business units, procurement and Vendors with regards low value sourcing.

People:

• Effectively interface with the Executive Assistants of the West Africa Area Leadership Team to achieve targets
• Effective relationship with and role model to Executive Assistants within BAT and in other companies
• Develop self through training, learning and development opportunities
• Identify areas for improvement and execute improvement plans as required.

Requirements
What are we looking for?

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc / BA Degree
• Solid secretarial and administrative skills, including excellent verbal and written communication
• Self-starter, keen and confident to use own initiative
• Proactive “can do” work ethic – flexible approach to working
• Solid interpersonal skills – mature, responsible, assertive attitude with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to establish priorities, maintain confidentiality and work under pressure
• Good numeric skills to work with financial systems and resolve queries
• Very good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• French Language is a plus.

What do 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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