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BAT GERMANY IS LOOKING FOR A CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR (M /F /D)
SENIORITY LEVEL: Junior Manager position
FUNCTION: General Management
LOCATION: Hamburg, Germany
REPORTS TO: Commercial Director Business Unit Germany
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
The Chief of Staff works closely with both the Commercial Director of Germany and the Head of HR and plays an instrumental role in supporting them in their roles, i.e. by taking on responsibilities, such as projects, analysis, and meeting prep & execution. The Chief of Staff is somebody with drive, who is eager to learn and has the ambition to become a leader in the future learning first-hand being close to the most senior leaders in the BAT Central Europe.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Executive Support & Project Management
• Act as a trusted partner to the two executives, handling confidential information with discretion managing projects and initiatives as assigned by the Commercial Director & HRD including making sure the timelines are respected by all parties involved.
• Support the two executives in running their leadership meetings, own the meeting & take minutes and follow up on actions.
• Prepare & review analysis, presentations, reports, or other documents for the two executives needed for decision-making.
Communication
• Have fun at work, help others do the same and act as a role model for the BAT Values
• Serve as a point of contact between for other executives, employees, stakeholders, and external partners.
Operational Management
• Organize and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, note taking and ensuring follow-up on action items to be completed in a timely manner.
• Oversee daily operations of the executives’ offices, ensuring efficient workflows & classical office management duties.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• 2-3 years of professional experience, ideally in FMCG or another big corporation
• Independent working, flexibility, resilience, prioritization & exceptional time management
• Good communication skills especially with senior stakeholders
• A high level of discretion, integrity and appropriate assertiveness in coordinating and cooperating with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a highly ambiguous environment.
• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Very good proficiency in both English & German
• Commitment to become a future leader of BAT.
OTHER INFORMATION
Start date: asap
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.
• 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
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
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!