Assistant Insights Manager

Private Advertiser; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health plans

Work-life balance

Transportation support

Flexible holiday plan

Job summary

British American Tobacco New Zealand is seeking an Assistant Insights Manager in Auckland. You will develop and track account plans, drive distribution, and grow commercial performance with data-driven decision making.

You will collaborate across teams to optimize strategies, leverage insights platforms (IRI/Nielsen/PowerBI), and build sustainable relationships with key accounts. A strong finance and marketing grounding is essential.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in account or category management, preferably FMCG.
• A passion for data, strategy, and market insights to drive performance.
• Strong understanding of commercial finance and marketing principles, their application in account profitability.
• Experience with consumer and shopper insight methods like IRI Aztec/Circana Temple, Nielsen, PowerBI

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and track key account plans that drive distribution and growth.
• Build account plans with sales, volume, and share targets aligned with business goals.
• Establish sustainable relationships with key accounts and external partners to drive growth.
• Measure metrics ensuring alignment with governance standards.
• Manage end-to-end projects including scoping, alignment, and tracking breakthroughs.
• Analyze sales and market trends and prepare actionable recommendations for optimization.
• Work cross-functionally to foster innovation, streamline processes, and implement creative strategies.

Skills

Data insights

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in marketing or business

Tools

IRI Aztec/Circana Temple

Nielsen

PowerBI

Job description

British American Tobacco New Zealand has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Insights Manager in Auckland.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Develop, implement, and track key account plans that drive distribution and commercial growth.

Build account plans with sales, volume, and share targets which aligning with overall business goals.

Establish sustainable, profitable relationships with key accounts and external partners to drive long-term growth.

Measure critical metrics ensuring alignment with global and end-market governance standards.

Manage business-critical projects end-to-end, including scoping, partners alignment, and tracking breakthroughs.

Analyze sales and market trends, preparing actionable recommendations to optimize distribution and investment strategies.

Work cross-functionally to foster a culture of innovation, streamline processes, and implement creative strategies.

What are we looking for?

Tertiary qualification in marketing, business, or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in account or category management, preferably within the FMCG industry.

A passion for data, strategy, and market insights to drive performance.

Strong understanding of commercial finance and marketing principles, their application in account profitability.

Experience in use of IRI Aztec/ Circana Temple, Nielsen, PowerBI and exposure to other forms of consumer and shopper insight methods

A collaborative, data driven approach and excellent communication skill.

Experience in FMCG, retail, or emerging categories is a plus!

What we offer you?

We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)

Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives

Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.

You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes