Division Sales Manager - Milwaukee-Madison WI/Rockford IL

ITG Brands; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tobacco company is seeking a Division Sales Manager to oversee the execution of sales strategies in the Milwaukee-Madison WI/Rockford IL area. The role involves managing a sales team, fostering customer relationships, and driving sales performance. Candidates should have at least 3 years of sales experience, a high school diploma, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The company offers a competitive benefits package and promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match up to 6%

Generous paid time off

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 3+ years related sales experience required.
• Experience with business-to-business account selling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute sales growth strategies for division.
• Develop relationships with retail customers.
• Lead and motivate sales team to achieve performance goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Division Sales Manager - Milwaukee-Madison WI/Rockford IL

Location

Illinois

Role Type

Permanent

WHO WE ARE

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

• JOB SUMMARY Manages and executes the Company’s sales growth strategies for assigned division and supervising field sales representatives within their division. Develops short and long-range plans and programs including actively pursuing partnerships with well-aligned customers, deepening relationships with current customers, and maximizing our retail partnerships. Opportunity to direct the planning, organization, and direction and coordination of activities for the sales function to effectively execute sales strategies that will maximize sales volume, drive targeted profitable growth, and professionally develop sales staff

• WHAT YOU WILL DO (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

Evaluates and consistently develop individual team members to improve their skills, capabilities, and overall performance

Collaborate with team to create a positive, energetic environment in the Division, while directing the work of the Sales Reps

Act as coach, motivate team to deliver executional excellence

Role model persuasive selling skills, optimal coverage designs that enable success for Sales Reps

Make personnel decisions, recommendations, with input from HR partners, for Sales Reps

Develop, maintain strong partnerships with retail customers across the Division

Identify opportunities within Division, provide input to Region on areas for improved results

Model influence retailer to support Company’s key strategies/initiatives

Penetrate consumer, retailer insights to drive alignment between Company & consumer

Coach & develop team to improve selling skills, maintain strong retail partnerships

Lead team in development of selling plans that resonate with retailers and encompass conceptual selling themes across Company product categories

Demonstrate product & industry knowledge to effectively support, guide team & Division

Collaborate with Region resources to identify sales opportunities to drive sales performance

Direct quarterly/monthly cycles of key sales initiative deployment for team & Division

Account for delivering assigned retail execution objectives & key company priorities within respective Division

Analyze Division for opportunities of insights, suggestions, ideas, solutions that are shareable to maximize selling, executional impact

Measure, direct team resources to maximize time allocation on a store-by-store basis to meet productivity objectives

Ensure alignment to retail cycle plan coverage objectives, overall coverage model parameters

Work with Sales Reps to optimize assignment coverage designs, maximize retail activity time in achieving strategic objectives

Ensure placement/services of merchandising fixtures/displays present a competitive merchandising advantage for Company products

Ensure requirements of retail partnership agreements are maintained by retail stores

Ensure, maintain promotional programs, competitive pricing initiatives

Help team gain, maintain acceptance by retail store management to use “ITG Portal” as primary method for reimbursement, tracking

Facilitate best practice approaches across Area, Region, Division & internally to improve business performance

Solicit, report customer/competitor insights to identify critical sales opportunities, provide solutions to Regional Sales Manager, Area VP, HQ

Collaborate with Area, Region, Division resources to develop best practice approaches to business opportunities. Seek out support to improve optimum performance of Division

Accept responsibility for Division results across all deliverables: coverage, merchandising, distribution, promotional programs, volume objectives, talent management

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years related sales experience.

• Experience with driving sales performance in a team environment.

• Experience in business-to-business account selling.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued from state of residence.

• Knowledge of:

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.

• Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication

• Attention to detail

• Problem/situation analysis

• Effective time and task management

• Multitasking capabilities

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Delivering on Division’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while driving best practices across sales plans, optimal coverage, and quarterly and monthly measurements and reporting

• Building strong business relationships with customers

• Ability to:

• Communicate to a broad and diverse audience.

• Maintain effective working relationships.

• Demonstrate critical thinking.

• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels.

• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing.

• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly.

• Ability to effectively monitor category performance with planning and communication.

• • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field of study.

• 1+ years direct supervision/managerial experience.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Employee must live within the boundary of the assignment or be willing to relocate.

• Requires moderate physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light objects (10-50 lbs.).

• Able to bend, crouch, stretch, climb, or reach in retail environments.

• Walks, sits, or stands for extended periods.

• Travel required based on assignment needs.

• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, or weather.

• Operates in a retail and wholesale environment.

• Requires prolonged machine operation including vehicle, computer, and keyboard equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans

• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution

• 15 Company-paid holidays

• Generous paid time off

• Employee recognition and discount programs

• Education assistance

• Employee referral bonus program

EEO Statement

ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.