Territory Manager - Worcester MA

Company: The British American Tobacco Group
Location: Worcester
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job Number:  28153

Reynolds American Incorporated is positively transforming the tobacco industry. We’re a family of companies that strives for success in everything we do. The future inspires us because our people are igniting the breakthroughs that are redefining the ways adult tobacco consumers enjoy tobacco in the 21st century.

When other companies talk about growth, they only talk about size. At Reynolds American, we focus on the growth of our people. We take pride in each other’s growth and well-being throughout our careers. We invest in your career and total well-being because we know our companies succeed when our people thrive.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION:

Reynolds American Inc. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c., and the U.S. parent company of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company; Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc.; American Snuff Company, LLC; Modoral Brands, Inc.; R. J. Reynolds Vapor Company; Lorillard Licensing Company, LLC; Reynolds Brands, Inc.; and Vuse Stores LLC. This position is with RAI Trade Marketing Services Company (2600) .

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic brands and revolutionary products by collaborating with visionary, principled and passionate people every day.

Working in Trade Marketing is ideal for strong brand ambassadors who are skilled at growing brands within their territories and who thrive while working with talented people in an ever-changing environment. The Trade Marketing team is comprised of diverse thinkers and vibrant personalities with a shared passion for engaging adult tobacco consumers in discussion about the game-changing products and offering value-added programs and solutions to support customers.

As Territory Manager, you can achieve your career aspirations based on work performance, as well as your desire and ability to lead others. There is a strong commitment to ensure that your professional development is thoughtfully planned, because we want you grow as a leader. We offer extensive training on our operating companies’ products, effective consumer engagement, sales and distribution, brand strategies and how to effectively manage territory assignments.

We’re looking for employees who are hungry for responsibility, accountability and a chance to really make an impact! We are looking for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment and have the talent to deliver these challenging business objectives. If you consider yourself a self-starter who gets things done and enjoys growing brands through building relationships, then Trade Marketing is a great place to build your exciting career. Here, you’re limited only by your aspirations. Are you ready for a new challenge?

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage your territory in terms of performance and in maintaining effective relationships across a diverse base of retailers for Reynolds American Inc’s products;

- Calling on established traditional and nontraditional retail outlets;

- Selling and executing national and local brand building marketing programs and initiatives within these accounts;

- Plan and execute the visit to the retailers and build strong business relationships, respond to their questions, issues, and concerns, and monitor contract compliance;

- Achieving assigned quantitative and qualitative sales goals and brand building measures;

- Building outstanding relationships with store managers by providing expert consumer insights and advice through the development of individual business plans;

- Participating in relationship marketing by conducting effective "1 to 1" Consumer Engagements through an understanding of Consumer Marketing Brand Strategies;

- Actively promoting the marketing mix through direct discussions with retailers using analytical proficiency and influencing skills to promote a beneficial business plan for RJRT and our retailers;

- Consistently demonstrating the application of company values in all business interactions.

Job Requirements:

- College degree.

- A valid driver’s license.

- An aptitude and understanding of basic computer skills.

- Strong communication and time management skills.

- Business acumen and a strategic mindset.

- Possess the current legal right to work in the USA.

Desirable Requirements:

- It helps if you are mobile and potentially willing to discover the USA while furthering your career. Through our career growth opportunities, we promote movement to new territories and eventual career progression to our head office.

Desired Skills:

- Leadership and willingness to take responsibility and accountability.

- Personal motivation for success.

- Ability to analyze problems and offer solutions.

- A passion for winning.

- Problem-solving and decision-making ability.

- Strong oral and written-communication skills.

- Broad and cross-functional business knowledge.

- Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and dependability.

- Self-motivation and an orientation to action.

- Flexibility and ability to embrace change.

- Excellent salesmanship, marketing, and negotiation skills.

COMPENSATION/TARGETED BONUS

Competitive annual salary

Relocation assistance available for those who qualify

BENEFIT SUMMARY

We offer very competitive compensation and benefit plans, including:

Generous annual bonus program for all employees

Company Vehicle Provided

Daily-valued 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation. Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package

Eleven paid company holidays annually, plus a generous paid vacation plan based on length of service

Company-paid sick and personal days, funeral leave and jury duty leave

Education initiative plans

Extensive training and opportunities for professional and career development

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We require all new hires to be 21 or older.

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility and creativity for motivated employees that stands apart from the crowd.

We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences and talents to maximize the company's potential for successfully achieving its business objectives.

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Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at reynoldsamerican_recruitment@bat.com.

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