About the position
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 Territory Sales Manager for west Los Angeles, CA, and the surrounding area. The successful candidate will manage all sales and operational functions within the respectively assigned geography.
Responsibilities
- Selling and servicing Swedish Match's products in retail stores in assigned geography.
- Gaining new item distribution, promotion execution, and merchandising products.
- Ensuring freshness on all products in all assigned stores.
- Utilizing data to develop fact-based presentations for customers and following the call process.
- Handling all administrative aspects of the job, including expenses and point of sale materials.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Problem-solving and ability to develop creative solutions.
- Critical thinking, demonstrating the ability to think and act in selling situations.
- Analytical skills, able to analyze data and develop a sales plan.
- Planning skills, demonstrating the ability to prioritize activities to achieve results.
- Microsoft Office and business math skills.
- Bachelor's degree or directly related work experience is required.
- Some directly related work experience in non-durable consumer goods sales.
Benefits
- 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, 3 personal holidays, and a vacation purchase option.
- Paid Bonding Leave; this benefit is in addition to short-term disability benefits, if applicable.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
