Key Account Intern

SENIORITY LEVEL: Entry level

JOB TITLE: Key Account Internship

DURATION: Fixed term - 6 months

FUNCTION: Marketing

REPORTS TO: Key Account Manager

CITY & COUNTRY: Lausanne, Switzerland

We are seeking for an intern to join our high caliber Customer Management (CM) department. The CM Team comprises our Key Account Managers (KAMs) and is BAT’s primary interface towards all Swiss Retail Customers operating in every decisive sales channel (e.g. Kiosk, Convenience, Grocery, Petrol). In order to assist BAT’s CM Team on critical day-to-day business topics, we are looking for a highly motivated, analytically strong team player who is eager to enhance his / her knowledge about the FMCG related Swiss Retail landscape, negotiations, commercial decision making and overall business acumen. 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING:

• Analyzing BAT’s and competitors’ performance to generate key insights 
• Contributing to special taskforce dedicated to “Heated Tobacco Products” 
• Conducting promotional and sales planning per brands and customers 
• Driving the development, implementation and follow-up of B2B programs 
• Preparing presentations for internal and key account business meetings 
• Organizing customer fairs to further strengthen relationships with Key Accounts 
• Driving various strategic projects to bring business opportunities to life in order to positively influence BAT’s volume, market share and profitability 
• Using data analytics (Tableau) and formalize informed proposals and drive the business forward

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree, preferably business, economics or natural sciences 
• Fluent in German & English, French is a plus 
• Drives and owns results, seeking challenges 
• Very strong analytical skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Attention to details and great team player 
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills 

WE ARE BAT

At BAT 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 BAT.

· Switzerland & Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets

· Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries

· Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 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

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Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. 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!