adminBritish 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 multi-billion 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.
We are hiring for:
Job Title: Executive Assistant—Marketing.
Location: Lagos.
Role Positioning and Objectives
- The Executive Assistant’s 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 while prioritizing 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 organizing extensive global travel arrangements (transportation, hotels, and visas) as required.
- Perform routine transactions such as cash advances, 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 yourself through training, learning, and development opportunities.
- Identify areas for improvement and execute improvement plans as required.
Job 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—a 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 prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.
Application Closing Date
Unspecified.
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