Territory Sales Manager

Altria Group Distribution Company is currently seeking a qualified Territory Sales Manager to join our Field Sales Force. As a Territory Sales Manager with Altria, you’ll have the opportunity to influence our industry in our ever-changing landscape. The hardworking diverse leaders we seek are responsible for handling an assigned sales territory, averaging $15 million in annual revenue, comprised of approximately 130 established retail accounts in a non-commission sales environment. Upon completion of our comprehensive and hands-on sales training program, Territory Sales Managers will be challenged and empowered to:

Handle sales and distribution within a given geography, including merchandising as needed
Responsibly sell company initiatives to retail partners including: promotions, new brands, inventory management and pricing strategies
Consult, advise and engage with retail partners on category management and business analytics to help improve the performance of their business
Develop innovative ways to improve business performance through data analysis, brand marketing, product placement and purposeful planning
Develop and utilize systems to track, measure and analyze progress against key marketing initiatives and other business metrics
Grow leadership capability through ongoing comprehensive training and high impact experiences

Specific Skills:

A Bachelor’s Degree or meaningful sales experience
Ability to build sales plans and handle time effectively
Ability to communicate ideas and concepts to influence business partners
Collaborate well in a team environment and develop account relationships
Utilize analytics to evaluate market opportunities and impact business performance
Provide innovative & creative solutions to business challenges
Strong dedication to individual growth and leadership development

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business goals, we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the following:

Competitive salary with annual incentive compensation by target
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees, spouses or domestic partners and eligible dependents
Deferred profit sharing plan that includes options for personal contributions up to 35% of your base salary and a company match, dollar-for-dollar for what you contribute, up to 3% of your base salary.
Company vehicle for business and personal use (Chevy Traverse)
Work life balance options, including potential flexible work hours
A minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 paid holidays and vacation purchase option
Maternity and paternity leave of absence benefits. This benefit is an additional to short-term disability benefits, if applicable.
Educational refund program and student loan reimbursement program
Business laptop, cell phone and internet reimbursement
Adoption assistance, child, and dependent care programs

Additional Information:

We do not retain resumes submitted outside of our application process. Because Driving is required for the position, you must have a valid U.S. driver license in good standing for the last 3 years. Any DUI/DWI conviction in the last 3 years will be an immediate disqualifier for the position. You must be able to work full time within the United States without sponsorship. 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).