Brand specialist (m/f/d)JT International (Philippines), Inc.

Job Description
JTI - Japan Tobacco International - is a leading international tobacco company headquartered in Geneva. Sustainability and fairness are key for the development of our company. We believe in the importance of diverse experiences and backgrounds of our employees and are committed to diversity and equal opportunities.
We are strengthening our Marketing Team in Vienna (3rd district / close to U3 Kardinal-Nagl-Platz) and looking for a passionate, collaborative and dedicated team player for the role of
Brand Specialist (m/f/d)
We offer a fix-term employment until September 2024
This position is part of the Marketing Team and is responsible for supporting the Combustible Team in defining the local brand strategy and ensuring implementation in the market based on consumer centricity. Main responsibilities consist of the development of key activation & communication programs for combustible brands and the monitoring of brand performance against KPIs and key competitors in order to improve brand metrics. You will act as a brand ambassador with internal and external stakeholders.
This is what your workday with us looks like:
Support the Brand Manager in the definition and implementation of the brand strategy in the market, including providing necessary input throughout the ASP process
Develop key activation programs for a certain brand (packaging, POS visibility, and gifts materials) based on HQ guidelines, best practices, and market dynamics to maximize brand performance and ROI
Analyze program activations/results against KPIs with clear recommendations and action plans. Monitor brand evaluation metrics (brand awareness, perception, etc.) to establish brand performance over time
Prepare brand reports on a regular basis as well as ad-hoc presentations (business reviews, brand group visits, marketing presentations for cycle meetings, etc.)
Constantly observe and monitor the market environment: competitors, industry, consumer behavior. Gather data in the agreed format and communicate the findings to the Brand Manager
Control brand budget and prepare regular updates
Coordinate the cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, creative agencies and suppliers
Who you are and what you bring:
Energetic, passionate, curious and detailed-oriented team player who has
A university degree in business administration or similar equivalent
1-3 years of experience in FMCG/Tobacco industry in Marketing/Trade Marketing
Brand Management experience is a plus
Strong analytical, project management and stakeholder management skills
Fluency in German and English
MS Office knowledge (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint in particular), SAP knowledge is an advantage but not a prerequisite
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Our offer to you and why you will feel comfortable with us:
We offer you attractive, flexible and family-friendly working conditions and hours in an international company in a top Vienna location. With us, you have the choice of whether you want to travel in a climate-friendly way by job bike or job ticket, or whether you want to use a parking lot nearby co-financed by us. Your individual development and career opportunities are at least as important to us as they are to you, and you can expect numerous benefits with us.
If the advertised requirements for this position are met, a total annual gross salary of at least 60,000,-- is provided (full-time based on 38 hours per week) and we consistently apply the Global Equality Standard. Depending on qualifications and previous experience, there is a willingness to overpay.
Become part of our future-oriented, agile team at Austria's No. 1 and Europe's top employer. If you are interested in this position and your skills match the requirement profile, we look forward to receiving your online application in German or English via our career portal!