Swedish Match North America LLC, develops, manufactures, and sells quality products with market-leading brands such as ZYN nicotine pouches and other smokeless tobacco products. Our vision is A world without cigarettes, and our mission is to provide adult consumers with alternatives that are enjoyable, but have a lower risk than smoking. We are one of the fastest-growing consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) producers and ZYN is the number one selling nicotine pouch in the US. In order to continually promote and create innovative products that support our vision, we are currently seeking a Territory Sales Manager for Aiken, SC, and the surrounding area. The successful candidate will manage all sales and operational functions within the respectively assigned geography. Major Responsibilities Include:Selling and servicing Swedish Match's products in retail stores in assigned geography. Gaining new item distribution, promotion execution, and merchandising products, as well as, insuring freshness on all products in all assigned stores. Being able to utilize our data to develop fact-based presentations for our customers and follow our call process. Also, handling all administrative aspects of the job, including expenses and point of sale materials.Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Problem-solving and ability to develop creative solutions
- Critical thinking, demonstrate the ability to think and act in selling situations
- Analytical skills, able to analyze data and develop a sales plan
- Planning skills demonstrate the ability to prioritize activities to achieve results
- Microsoft Office and business math skills
Education: Bachelor's degree or directly related work experience is required.Experience: Requires some directly related work experience in non-durable consumer goods sales.Additional Information:
- The candidate must live within the geographical assignment.
- Territory Sales Managers must be able to lift, push, pull, reach, conduct overhead work and carry bags and boxes as part of the sales activities (up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis; up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis; possibly up to 50 pounds on a seldom basis).
- Upon hire, if it is deemed that you are ineligible for a corporate credit card you will be responsible to pay for travel costs incurred to meet the job obligations. However, you will have the ability to submit weekly expense reports to ensure timely reimbursements
Compensation and Benefits:We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the following:
- Swedish Match offers highly competitive salaries (plus bonus)
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire
- Matching 401(k) with profit sharing
- Company vehicle for business and personal use
- 3 weeks' vacation, 12 paid holidays, 3 personal holidays, and a vacation purchase option
- Paid Bonding Leave; this benefit is in addition to short-term disability benefits, if applicable
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
The starting salary range for this position is between $ 57,400 - $76,500. This position is eligible to receive an annual incentive based on regional performance.This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Starting pay will be determined based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. These factors could result in a starting pay that is higher than the salary range listed.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet