Lead Manager Oral Brands Portfolio & Planning

Reynolds American is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Junior Level
FUNCTION: Marketing – Category Management
LOCATION: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Provide support to build commercial initiatives business cases: Geographical scope, outlets capabilities, competitors pricing, production timelines, volume forecast, etc.
• Support internal Marketing Deployment and Consumer Brand team by providing guidance related to customer capabilities, executional barriers, and benchmarks to maximize excellence in execution.
• Support analysis and preparation of commercial initiatives post implementation reviews to be presented in Cycle Plan.
• Monitor closely along with Demand Control CFX team, Oral Brands’ sales performance vs. forecast per SKU providing internal projections to guarantee right level of inventories.
• Provide detailed and actionable insights into Oral Brands’ performance. Regularly use retail scan, loyalty card, and shipment data to provide views to management on source of business, conversion rates, consumption trends, and underlying effectiveness of key commercial activities.
• Examine market trends and competitive threats. Provide views to management on market dynamics (volume, share, etc) for the total
• U.S as well as for key state and retail partners to identify opportunities for further Oral Brands growth.

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

• Do you work well in a fast-paced, uncertain, and very dynamic environment? Do you want to positively drive change and lead the development of fast growing and future categories?
• Are you driven by challenging the status-quo, build relationships and influence others in a complex, diverse environment?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 3 plus years working in related fields in CPGs
• Strong analytical capabilities and demonstrated experience developing commercial plans, project management, trade and consumer insights/research, brand strategy and communication.
• Innate curiosity with an innovative mindset and creative thinking process
• Results-driven and self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a team
• Influence external and internal partners without direct line authority
• Flexible and reliable team-player who acts in the best interest of the department and company as a whole
• Bachelor’s Degree required - marketing specialization is a plus

BENEFICIAL

• Graduate Degree (MBA) and/ or prior brand marketing experience in CPG category is a plus
• Working in Oral Category Business Management is ideal for strategic thinkers who are driven by challenging the status-quo, who build relationships and who can influence others in a complex, diverse environment.
• You will be in the driving seat of building “A Better Tomorrow” ambition for one of the most dynamics, diverse and global companies inthe world.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave:
  • Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
  • Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
  • Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
  • Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
  • Funeral Leave
  • Short-Term Disability Leave
  • Long-Term Disability Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Released Time for Children’s Education
  • Community Outreach Leave
  • Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc.and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email atTalentAcquisition@RJRT.com.