Sales Manager

Altria; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,900 - 103,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan

Work-life balance options

Maternity and paternity leave benefits

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

A leading tobacco manufacturer is seeking a qualified Sales Manager to manage a sales territory averaging $15 million in annual revenue. Responsibilities include engaging with retail partners on sales initiatives and using analytics to enhance business performance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or has meaningful sales experience. Competitive salary between $70,900 and $103,900, excellent benefits, and additional perks offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related sales experience required.
• Strong skills in sales planning and time management.
• Ability to influence business partners through communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle sales and distribution within assigned geography.
• Engage with retail partners to manage sales initiatives.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve performance.

Skills

Sales planning

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or meaningful sales experience

Job description

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Overview

Altria Group Distribution Company is seeking a qualified Sales Manager to join our Field Sales Force. As a Sales Manager with Altria, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the industry in a dynamic landscape. The role involves handling an assigned sales territory, averaging $15 million in annual revenue, comprising approximately 130 established retail accounts in a non-commission sales environment. After completing our comprehensive hands-on sales training program, Sales Managers will be challenged and empowered to grow and lead within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Handle sales and distribution within a given geography, including merchandising as needed
• 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 performance
• 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 and 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 range is $70,900 - $103,900 annually with an annual incentive compensation by target
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees, spouses or domestic partners and eligible dependents
• Deferred Profit-Sharing (DPS) Plan with company contributions after one year of service
• Annual Profit-Sharing contribution of 8, 10, or 12%, depending on earnings per share growth
• Annual Supplemental contribution of 5%
• Personal contribution up to 35% of base salary to the DPS Plan, subject to IRS limits
• Company match on DPS contributions up to 3% of base salary
• Ability to defer up to 50% of incentive compensation into the DPS plan
• 100% vesting in personal and matching contributions within the DPS Plan Account
• 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 a vacation purchase option
• Maternity and paternity leave benefits
• Educational reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
• Business laptop, cell phone and internet reimbursement
• Adoption assistance and dependent care programs

Additional Information

We do not retain resumes submitted outside of our application process. The position requires 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. You must be able to work full time within the United States without sponsorship. Sales Managers must be able to lift, push, pull, reach, conduct overhead work and carry bags and boxes as part of sales activities (up to 10 pounds frequently; up to 20 pounds occasionally; possibly up to 50 pounds seldom).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales

Industries

Manufacturing, Tobacco Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing