| Opportunity Number: | 23327165 | | Company Name: | RJ Reynolds | | Location: | Ann Arbor, MI US | | Category: | Sales & Sales Management | | Salary: | 40K | | Minimum Education: | 4-Year College Degree | | | Updated: 8/19/2010 |
RJ Reynolds Bilingual Territory Manager
| Bilingual Territory Manager / Sales Representative
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., Lane Limited and R.J. Reynolds Global Products, Inc.
At R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJRT), we have spent more than 120 years establishing ourselves as 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 reward our 6,000 employees dedication, drive and commitment to excellence with a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits, and numerous opportunities for growth. RJRT was ranked for two consecutive years among the top 75 U.S. companies in MONEY magazines survey of Corporate Americas Best Benefits.
Job Description
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 willing to relocate in order to be considered for this position.
We are seeking energetic salespeople who can engage, educate and connect with our adult tobacco consumers. We want to engage 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.
Job Summary
Trade Marketing/Sales 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 Trade Marketing/Sales 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.
Trade Marketing Representatives 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.
Trade Marketing/Sales Representative 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.
Job Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company looks for principled, creative, dynamic and passionate people who display or possess:
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
Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish and English
College degree preferred
Strong communication and time management skills
Ability to actively engage and educate Adult Tobacco Users
A valid drivers 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
Please apply online using the link below:
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