JTI (Tobacco Industry)
May 2021 - May 2025
Executed 360° omnichannel marketing activations for key brands (Camel, LD, Winston), aligning with commercial objectives and boosting brand equity and consumer engagement nationwide. Managed a $500K annual marketing budget for events and HoReCa channels, optimizing resources and reducing cost per contact by 50% from 2021 to 2024 through data-driven efficiencies. Led 155 brand activations and experiential campaigns, including large-scale consumer events, seasonal activations (e.g., Carnival), and sponsorships in high-impact venues, in collaboration with sales, creative, and external partners. Designed and implemented custom trade marketing materials, including merchandising, retail furniture, POS displays, and visual assets for key points of sale, HoReCa, and wholesalers, enhancing brand visibility and shopper experience. Led the end-to-end launch of Winston in Bolivia, overseeing event planning, merchandising, POP material development, and brand ambassador training (including scripting), resulting in a 5% increase in market share within the first-year post-launch. Developed and executed training programs for sales teams, trade marketing reps, and brand ambassadors, improving conversion rates from 30% to 60% through optimized messaging, strategy, and field execution. Monitored and analyzed campaign KPIs, ROI, and consumer engagement metrics to continuously refine future activations and ensure alignment with business goals. Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, brand, and regional teams to execute impactful marketing initiatives while supporting joint business plan objectives with key distributor partners.