Territory Manager (Sales Representative) / Trade Marketing ( RI) in Providence, Rhode Island For Sale

Description R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (R.J. Reynolds) is the second-largest tobacco company in the United States, manufacturing about one of every three cigarettes sold in the country. R.J. Reynolds is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI). Reynolds American (RAI) is also the parent company of Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc., and Conwood Company LLC. Break out of the box…. For over 120 years, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJRT) has been a leader in the consumer packaged-goods industry. Reynolds Tobacco manufactures five of the 10 best-selling cigarette brands in the United States: Camel, Winston, Salem, Kool and Doral. We are also working hard to lead the industry in meeting adult tobacco consumers’ emerging preferences with innovative, smoke-free products. In fact, the people of RJ Reynolds pioneered many of the standards over the past century, and we’re poised to be a revolutionary force in this millennium, too. We recognize that it’s the result of the talent, dedication, drive and commitment of our 6,000 employees, and reward them beyond just a competitive paycheck and fantastic, flexible benefits. We help them break out of the box by offering numerous opportunities for growth. We’re looking for employees who are hungry for responsibility, accountability and a chance to really make an impact! Our salespeople do this by educating and connecting with our adult tobacco consumers in a "1 to 1" manner with the purpose of gaining trial and conversion to RJRT brands. We want to establish relationships with our Retail Partners that provide them with valuable insights about the tobacco category, consumer profiles/trends and consistently exceed their expectations in our knowledge and our attentiveness to their overall business needs. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a high performance environment and have the talent to deliver these challenging business objectives. If you have those qualities, we want to give you an opportunity to maximize your potential and begin an exciting career with RJ Reynolds Tobacco. Here, you’re limited only by your aspirations. POSITION SUMMARY: Territory Managers / Trade Marketing Representatives are assigned to a geographic territory where they are responsible for: Calling on established traditional and nontraditional retail outlets Selling and executing national/local brand building marketing programs and initiatives within these accounts Achieving assigned quantitative and qualitative sales goals and brand building measures Building outstanding relationships with store managers/owners by providing expert tobacco/consumer insights and advice through the development of individual business plans Participating in relationship marketing by conducting effective "1 to 1" Consumer Engagements through a thorough 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 It is expected that Territory Managers / Trade Marketing Representative will become not only a passionate tobacco expert, but a valuable business consultant whose analysis, judgment and knowledge of the consumer and industry dynamics makes for a valuable partner to our retail customers. Territory Managers will be given in depth training to focus on product sales and distribution, as well as Consumer Marketing Brand Strategies, effective consumer engagement, and tobacco product awareness. BENEFITS: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company offers very competitive compensation and benefit plans, including: Generous annual bonus program for all employees Company Vehicle Provided Cell Phone Allowance 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 contribution 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 Federal credit union membership through Allegacy Federal Credit Union Extensive training and opportunities for professional and career development A mentoring program and company-sponsored diversity councils Important Note: The location that you apply through may not be the location where you are assigned in the field. You will need to be open to mobility in order to be considered for this position. Position Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company looks for principled, creative, dynamic and passionate people who display or possess: College degree preferred Strong communication and time management skills Ability to actively engage and educate Adult Tobacco Users A willingness to relocate. The location that you apply through may not be the location where you are assigned in the field. You will need to be open to mobility in order to be considered for this position A valid driver’s license Passion for tobacco Personal motivation for success An aptitude and understanding of basic computer skills Ability to analyze problems and offer solutions ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A passion for winning Leadership, and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability Problem-solving and decision-making ability Creativity and innovation Strong oral- and written-communication skills Broad, cross-functional business knowledge Technical and organizational ability Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and dependability Self-motivation and an orientation to action Flexibility and ability to embrace change Important Note: The location that you apply through may not be the location where you are assigned in the field. You will need to be open to mobility in order to be considered for this position. Due to the nature of the work involved: All field sales positions require applicants to be at least 21 years of age. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Compensation $41,652 / year 10% Targeted Annual Bonus Relocation assistance available for those who qualify Location Nationwide About the Organization Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility and creativity for motivated employees that stands apart from the crowd. We: Do the right thing. We treat every person with respect, fairness and integrity, and we embrace diversity. Encourage new ideas to build our business. In our high-performance culture, we encourage and reward innovative thinking and new, savvy ways of doing things. Our company has a history of innovation - pioneering many of our industry's new programs and techniques in fields ranging from marketing to research to operations. Translate ideas into action, with boldness and speed. We leverage our knowledge and imagination to generate innovative business-building initiatives. Working with us gives you an opportunity to be a part of developing cutting-edge strategies. Believe in our values and strive to win. Our pride and our dedication to high performance drive us to deliver the best results. Offer competitive pay and benefits. Our employees are principled, creative, dynamic and passionate people. They are proud of their company's principled approach to marketing a controversial product. And, the company is proud of its employees' determination to overcome business challenges, to always seek better ways to serve adult tobacco consumers and to be good corporate citizens. 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. RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company Reynolds American Inc R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require assistance with our online application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at (262)439-xxxx or email helpdesk@hrservicesinc.com to request and accomodation.
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