Trade Marketing Representative

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

We build distinctive brands that excite our consumers and satisfy their needs in a highly complex and competitive retail environment. Our trade marketing account representatives manage the tobacco business for a collection of accounts in a geographical area, implementing corporate plans, negotiating strategies and meeting business objectives.

Join us and youâll act as a strategic partner to retailers, giving them expert advice and knowledge on products, pricing and a variety of other areas.

Show us youâve got what it takes to succeed, and youâll find plenty of challenge, opportunity, and the support you need. As well as fantastic benefits, weâll invest in your learning and development and give you continuous feedback and coaching to help you meet your full potential.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Own performance across your territory and maintain strong retailer relationships. Plan visits, go to retailers, build strong business relationships, answer their questions, issues and concerns, and monitor contract compliance. Implement cycle and regional/district activities to achieve national, regional, and area -level objectives. Meet market demand for our products by maintaining inventory levels and hitting brand distribution targets. Work on special projects with a team of trade marketing account representatives.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Youâll be a graduate or equivalent in marketing, business, or a related field, with excellent sales, marketing and negotiation skills. You also have a valid driverâs license. With the drive to work independently and focus on results, youâll be a strategic thinker with strong business acumen. Most of all, youâll be a proven leader with the ability to create close working relationships with a wide variety of trade partners. Desirable Requirements: Youâll be travelling extensively across your territory to meet a wide variety of trade partners, so youâll need to be prepared to spend a lot of time on the road.