Retail Team Manager

Retail Team Manager

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate.

Swedish Match North America LLC, develops, manufactures, and sells quality products with market leading brands such as ZYN nicotine pouches and other smokeless tobacco products. Our vision is "A world without cigarettes," and our mission is to provide adult consumers with alternatives that are enjoyable, but have a lower risk than smoking. We are one of the fastest growing consumer-packaged goods (CPG) producers and ZYN is the number one selling nicotine pouch in the US. In order to continually promote and create innovative products that support our vision we are currently seeking a Retail Team Manager (RTM) for Sacramento, CA, and surrounding area. The successful candidate will manage all sales and operational functions within the respective assigned geography.

Manages and provides direction to all assigned district personnel in support of company, region and district distribution and merchandising goals and objectives.

For all district personnel, oversees and manages appropriate routing and call coverage of retail accounts to insure proper execution of distribution and merchandising objectives by territory.

Analyzes the needs in regard to business building opportunities and develops executional plans for the utilization of district personnel's time and efforts in accomplishing specific company, region and district goals and standards.

Recruits, interviews and selects new Territory Sales Managers in accordance with company recruiting and selection guidelines and policies.

Provides training, development and direction and measure results of district personnel using Performance Management principles and practices.

Maintains records needed to manage the operation of the district and insures accurate and timely reporting of retail store distribution and merchandising activities and conditions as well as reports progress, conditions and needs to Retail Operations Manager.

Requirements

Strong planning and organizing, leadership, coaching, judgement, and teamwork skills

Category Management System experience preferred and industry dat

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Problem solving and ability to develop creative solutions

Critical thinking, demonstrate ability to think and act in selling situations

Analytical skills, able to analyze data and develop a sales plan

Planning skills, demonstrate the ability to prioritize activities to achieve results

Microsoft Office and business math skill

Education

Bachelor's degree or directly related work experience is required.

Experience : Minimum 2+ years' experience in non-durable consumer goods area, including field sales and / or management

Skills : Persuasive verbal and written communication skills. Accomplished presentation skills. Strong analytical skills. Proficient computer skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Category Management System, and industry data systems.

Compensation and Benefit

Annual Base Salary Range : $90,000 - $120,000

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the following :

Swedish Match offers highly competitive salaries (plus bonus)

Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire

Matching 401(k) with profit sharing

Company vehicle for business and personal use

3 weeks' vacation, 12 paid holidays, and 3 personal holidays

Paid Bonding Leave; this benefit is in addition to short-term disability benefits, if applicable

Adoption Assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Upon hire, if it is deemed that you are ineligible for a corporate credit card you will be responsible to pay for travel costs incurred to meet the job obligations. However, you will have the ability to submit weekly expense reports to ensure timely reimbursements

What we offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society : To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI's affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company's acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022.