Strategic Tobacco Relationship Leader

Alliance One International, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance One International, Inc. seeks a Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to maximize margins, ensure timely shipments, and meet quality standards across the tobacco supply chain.

The BRM will build long-standing relationships with customers, monitor market trends, and coordinate with procurement and processing teams to meet client expectations while optimizing costs. The role requires extensive travel with customers, strategic pricing, and strong collaboration across departments to drive

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BS Degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to listen effectively, learn quickly, and apply feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, show respect for differing viewpoints, and operate positively within an organizational structure.
• Openness to coaching, direction, and developmental feedback.

Responsibilities

• International travel with your respective customer whenever and wherever they travel to purchase tobacco leaf.
• Setup dates with each origin to evaluate trial runs and select master samples that will be delivered to the customer.
• Ensure the leaf quality is obtained to each customer’s requirements.
• Purchasing the adequate styles of leaf while maintaining the highest profit possible.
• Blending tobaccos to achieve consistent appearance, chemistries, and smoke characteristics.
• Extensive collaboration during the processing season with operation personnel to guarantee customer specifications are met.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Active listening

Team player

Openness to coaching

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BS Degree preferred

Job description

Alliance One International, Inc. seeks a Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to maximize margins, ensure timely shipments, and meet quality standards across the tobacco supply chain.

The BRM will build long-standing relationships with customers, monitor market trends, and coordinate with procurement and processing teams to meet client expectations while optimizing costs. The role requires extensive travel with customers, strategic pricing, and strong collaboration across departments to drive