Activation & Engagement Excecutive

Philip Morris ApS; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tobacco company in Oslo seeks an experienced Activation & Engagement Executive. The role involves planning and managing events, building strong partnerships, and requires 5+ years in sales and marketing. Proficiency in Norwegian and English is essential. The company offers competitive benefits including a pension plan and a health contribution.

Benefits

Competitive pension plan

Generous health contribution

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in sales and marketing.
• Excellent communication skills in Norwegian and English.
• Proficient in creating engaging presentations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with partners and vendors.
• Plan and manage events and festivals.
• Budget tracking for activation activities.
• Track and report on events execution.

Skills

Sales and marketing experience

Communication in Norwegian and English

MS Office proficiency

Project management skills

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Placering

Oslo

We are looking for an Activation & Engagement Executive to join us and deliver a smoke-free future!

We’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future with one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. Swedish Match is an affiliate of PMI and has been a leader in the industry for more than 200 years.

In the Nordic region, we are 1,600 employees based in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway working in various functions and teams and together we are collaborating to deliver a smoke-free Nordics.

Role summary

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and building strong partnerships? As our Activation & Engagement Executive, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our brand comes to life through events, collaborations, and strategic activations. You’ll manage everything from planning and negotiation to execution and performance tracking—ensuring every detail aligns with our vision.

Your main Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with partners, sponsors, vendors, and event agencies.
• Strategically plan festivals and events, including development of POS and activation materials.
• Manage relationships with both external partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment of expectations, and smooth execution of events and activations from start to finish.
• Take ownership of budgeting and cost monitoring across all activation activities.
• Lead project management efforts to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Systematically track and report executed events and activities, aligning with company strategy.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal guidelines.

Who you are

• Experienced in sales and marketing (5+ years), with a bachelor's degree within the relevant field.
• Skilled communicator in both Norwegian and English.
• Highly proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint, which you’ll use regularly to create clear, engaging presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• A team player who thrives on building strong relationships, internally and externally, and understands the value of clear communication, trust, and collaboration in driving successful outcomes.
• A structured and proactive project manager with a strong analytical thinking and a strategic mindset that helps you see both the details and the bigger picture.
• Service-minded and collaborative; you enjoy helping others succeed.
• Solution-oriented with a sharp eye for detail and quality, and able to communicate clearly and confidently with both internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Category B driving license

Please note that this role requires travel both during and outside of regular working hours during peak season, in connection with events, festivals, and activations.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in Norway.

Please note that relocation support is not available for this job.

What we offer

Our success depends on the dedicated people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join us at Swedish Match and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to 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: a smoke-free future.
• We offer a competitive pension plan and a generous health contribution - because we believe in supporting your well-being both now and in the future

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