BAT Looking for Assistant Category Manager at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Key Accountabilities Include

• Conduct in-depth data analysis on category and competitor performance, leveraging IRI/Nielsen data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage and interpret large data sets to develop insights that support category growth strategies and decision-making.
• Develop tools and frameworks for fact-based decision-making, including performance tracking and reporting.
• Support the creation of category business plans, including pricing, assortment, and promotional strategies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external partners, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Trade Marketing and Sales teams to enhance category performance and customer engagement.
• Ensure alignment with global and regional effective methodologies to optimize category management strategies.
• Support the implementation of internal research initiatives to identify market opportunities and enhance data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications And Essential Attributes

• 3 years or more experience in Category Management, preferably in FMCG, with a strong analytical focus.
• Proficiency in IRI Aztec, Nielsen, and other consumer and shopper insight tools.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint skills for data visualization and reporting.
• Strong financial knowledge and understanding of P&L metrics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence key partners.
• A proactive, strong eye for detail with a passion for using data to drive business growth.

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.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.