Combustible Brand Associate

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Combustible Brand Associate

The purpose of the role:

Supports the Combustible Group Manager in the implementation of the Combustible Brands Strategy and assists in the definition, development and monitoring of assigned marketing activities for the category and brand in scope, according to assigned budget, timeline and priorities and in line with JTI Policy and Procedures, Marketing Standards and Global Brand Guidelines. 

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to assess and identify growing opportunities and commercial priorities to set relevant brand strategies
• Support combustible categories and JTI Brand performance analysis vs competition
• Support the definition and implementation of a consistent packaging plan with the relevant supporting activities, in conjunction with key stakeholders
• Secures Brand Activation implementation's alignment to Brand Guidelines, by supporting relevant Consumer and Trade Marketing activities and providing clear directions for their high quality development, in respect of timeline, available resources and JTI standards.
• Establish an open dialogue with all the functions which are instrumental to a seamless implementation of the defined Brand strategies and activation platforms
• Ensures the sharing of JTI Italy best practices with HQ Teams (or other markets), following up requests on local performances, providing any required information about brand and competitors, highlighting quantitative and qualitative results through ad hoc presentations

Requirements: 

• University Degree in Business Economics / MBA or equivalent
• Minimum 2 / 3 years of relevant experience in marketing positions within FMCG companies
• Fluency in Italian and English (speaking and writing)
• Marketing Mix Savvy & Creative - Consumer Centric Attitude
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Stakeholders' management. Ability to deal with different departments
• Interpersonal and communication skills 
• One Team spirit and teamworking, able to work cross functionally 

We offer:

• a variety of challenging projects to develop his/her skills, 
• the freedom to express yourself
• hard-work but in a flexible and fun working environment
• modern working space in the center of Milan

What are the next steps – Recruitment process:

Thank you very much for your interest in the role – we are looking forward to your application!