One clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.

Times are changing at PMI. We’ve chosen to do something big. The world expects us to act responsibly. And we are doing just that by transforming our business by building a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Introducing smoke-free products shifts the focus of our entire business. We’re fast moving from a B2B to a B2C model – and our newly created Customer Centric Organization (CCO) team is driving that commercial transformation. Their role is to understand customer conversion journeys in different international markets, then to find the best ways to connect with smokers and convince them to switch to reduced-risk products.

 

Purpose of the job

The Manager of Oral Smokeless at Duty Free is a part of the Marketing and Digital team. The incumbent is ultimately accountable to ensure the conversion of Oral Smokeless category strategy into measurable KPIs (in collaboration with Data Science Team and M-C Team), actionable project plans, and clear portfolio pipeline sequencing (in alignment with Ops, XF teams for new market entry or new product launch). The role is critical to ensure a close follow-up on Category performance and execution of the strategic initiatives, launches. This role involves strong analytical and project management skills with ability to collaborate with a cross-functional teams on multiple projects and ensure continuous improvement and development of Category in Duty Free channel.

 

Your ‘day to day’

Lead and coordinate: a) legal / EA assessment of Greenfield markets, b) recurrent quarterly review of PMI DF live markets to register early any potential regulatory change that may impact the product commercialization approach in place and timely advise to the Management Team.Analyze key consumer trends and competition activities in collaboration with CX Team to provide a continuous feed of insights for the strategic development of P5 Category, including portfolio pipeline development. Perform post-launch evaluations of the new products, market entries or existing industry evolution for business decisions.Coordinate global roll-out projects (e.g.new portfolio initiatives) with the XF-teams to ensure timely deliverables of launch milestones by respective teams and support them with necessary inputs from Category side.In collaboration with S&OP and Distribution team, ensure proper product supply and R2M is in place for live and future launch markets / products.Convert Category Strategy into measurable KPIs in collaboration with Data Science team by creating, following-up and analyzing key takeaways of  the business reports that will serve the purpose of regular and recurrent updates for external and internal stakeholders, including collection of qualitative insights behind the KPIs  in coordination with Commercial Deployment teams.

 

Who we’re looking for

Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or similar.Hands-on 8-10 years’ experience in consumer goods industries or in agencies/consulting firms servicing consumer goods businesses.Substantial product or category management experience within the tobacco industry or other comparable industries.Some commercial and / or marketing (consumer) research experience preferred.Experience working in XF teams and high-complexity markets is preferred.Solid foundations (business acumen and strong analytical skills). Expertise and experience in portfolio, brand management, project management and good understanding of the supply chain and operational component of the business.Strong leadership, Influencing / Interpersonal Skills.Advanced project management skills.Ability to successfully navigate complex organizational structures.Advanced level of communication - it's clear and concise (verbal, written)Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory.Computer skills: Microsoft 365, Teams, Powerpoint, Excel.Valid EU Work permit.

 

What we offer

Our success depends on the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

•Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.

•Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.

•Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.

•Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.