British American Tobacco Global Graduate Programme in Marketing

British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice - whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.

Applications are invited for:

Job Position: Global Graduate Programme in Marketing

Job Location: Lagos
Seniority Level: Global Graduate
Function: Marketing

Role Positioning and Objective


  • It's an 18-months fast-track to management, with unprecedented international exposure that's geared specifically for high-potential Individuals.
  • Our Graduate Programme in Marketing helps you to develop exceptional commercial skills - fully understanding the dynamics of the market you are operating in, and how the BAT Marketing departments of Brand, Activation, Trade and Strategic Planning & Insights work together to achieve outstanding business results.

What is the Global Graduate Program & What Do We Offer?

  • 18-month programme to prepare for managerial after the program and senior managerial roles in the future
  • A job with real impact on our progressive business
  • World-class leadership training in United Kingdom with graduates and senior leaders from all over the world
  • Development in dynamic and multinational environment
  • Superb working environment for learning and growing among professionals
  • Young, vibrant and dynamic team
  • Be part of transformation in tobacco industry
  • Supervision of dedicated Coach & Mentor to accelerate you career development

Essential Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Business or similar
  • Recently graduated and up to 3 years of professional experience
  • Passion for Marketing and a general knowledge of its core functions
  • Self-motivation, willingness to take initiative and a drive to succeed
  • National and/or international mobility
  • Analytical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong intercultural competencies from international experiences
  • Proficiency in English (both written & spoken)

Salary Range
Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits + Market leading bonus.

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.