Senior Manager Brand Marketing - CaffeineReynolds American is evolving at a pace 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 the change!WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Senior Manager Brand Marketing – CaffeineSENIORITY LEVEL: Mid- Senior LevelFUNCTION: Marketing – Category ManagementLOCATION: Winston-SalemROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVESWe are looking for a dynamic, creative, and passionate team member who possesses strong commercial acumen to join our modern oral team. The Senior Brand Manager - Caffeine is a strategic role for Reynolds American that will work to enable us to grow new business outside of nicotine. This role will lead the workstreams that explore opportunities in the space of caffeine pouches. This role also requires a high level of engagement and collaboration with cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders in US and Globally and with several external partners.Reports toSenior Director Brand Marketing - Modern OralNumber of Direct Reports1Core RelationshipsInternal -Digital Marketing and Activation, Finance, Trade Marketing, Operations, R&D, Legal, & External RelationsExternal – CreativeAgencies (Legal etc)Geographic ScopeDRBUTravel Required25 – 40%WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Discover, evaluate and develop opportunities in caffeine pouch space
Ownership of Creative and Commercial workstreams of ongoing and upcoming projects
Lead operational plan development to commercialize projects (1-2 year time horizon)
Coordinate with commercial teams to scope and size opportunities (consumer base, revenue, share and profit)
Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams including: Ops, R&D, Legal, & External Relations to build integrated cross-functional plans
Ensure that corporate strategy and regulatory guidelines are handled and met across all marketing initiatives
Lead third party partners and collaborators to integrate solutions.
Cross-functional collaboration with partners including; Legal, Trade Marketing, Regulatory, External Relations, Consumer Insights.
Provide insights in collaboration with Strategy and Planning and other business partners to support recommendation
Resolve overall objectives, strategies aligned to category brand plans in collaboration with brand’s key collaborators(ie: activation) and agency partners.
Effectively communicate expectations to team members across the organization to influence decision making that are related to their scope of work.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor’s Degree required
5 + years relevantmarketing experience
Shown expertise in marketing management fundamentals
Demonstrated track record of successful, innovative problem solving and leadership that resulted in business improvement
Track record of innovation within marketing & communications: a strategic leader who takes initiative and ownership
Functional Area expertise and working understanding of the marketing process
Confirmed ability to passionately lead and empower a successful marketing team to achieve outstanding performance
Excellent communication, problem-solving & influencing skills, including personal presentation, emails and building presentation
BENEFICIAL
Graduate Degree (MBA) preferred
Experience in sales/trade/distribution preferred
Strong brand and design acumen a plus
WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUPAt 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, TOGETHERHave 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 OVERVIEWBenefit InformationThe 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 at TalentAcquisition@RJRT.com.
