Territory Manager - Baltimore North MD

About the Position

Territory Manager - Baltimore North MD

Baltimore, Maryland

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

Reynolds American has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Manager within our Marketing Function in Baltimore North, MD.

As a Territory Manager, you will be a self-starter who thrives on taking initiative and driving results. You will be responsible for growing brands by building strong, lasting relationships with key clients and stakeholders. If you are passionate about taking on responsibility, holding yourself accountable, and making a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Achieves commercial sales and growth objectives within territory assignment in support of Division, Region, and Company goals.
• Develops a local strategy and business plan for meeting individualized territory objectives, including identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and targeting existing and potential retail outlets within geographic territory for product sales opportunities.
• Develops strategy for product and Point of Sale (POS) material placements to optimize sales and market visibility.
• Achieves customer/consumer engagement skills certification and consistently demonstrates mastery within Territory.
• Builds client willingness and capability to collaborate with the Company on key business fundamentals and drivers to accelerate the transformation of the tobacco industry, and to increase market share.
• Develops and maintains business relationships with local chains and distributors to increase sales and promote Reynolds brands through personal correspondence and influence, retail visits, and presentations.
• Sells/executes the 5Ps of presence, pricing, promotion, product, and personal selling to customers and adult nicotine consumers.
• Analyzes territory to identify and negotiate contracts with new retail customer opportunities.
• Collaborates with Division Manager on territory-specific customer and sales planning, company product initiatives, and improving market share within the territory.

Requirements

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Ability to communicate with and engage retail customers and adult nicotine consumers in person.
• Effective influencing, sales, negotiation, and marketing skills.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Project Management Skills.
• Good business judgment.
• Leadership, self-motivation, and initiative.
• High level of persistence, resilience, and results orientation.
• Conflict management and problem-solving for mutually beneficial results.
• Strategic and financial acumen to enable the identification, evaluation, and action against business growth.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to climb and work from heights ranging from 9 to 12 feet.
• Ability to access and work in limited and confined spaces.
• Ability to visually inspect and manipulate merchandise and advertising displays.
• Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience preferred.

Beneficial

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional growth.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Previous experience in a marketing-focused role – preferably in sales, field market, or business to business.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a sales representative/territory manager role successfully.
• Geographically mobile – To enable obtaining critical experiences to further career growth, being mobile to different geographic locations across the United States will be imperative for future advancement opportunities.

We Offer

• Annual Salary: $68,700
• Bonus Target: 20%

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match and contribution.
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counseling sessions per issue each calendar year.
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death or dismemberment insurance.
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
• Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counseling service.
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations.
• Charitable giving matching grants program.
• Health-care concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Company vehicle for eligible employees.
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
• Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time, Vacation, Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Funeral Leave, Short-Term Disability Leave, Long-Term Disability Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, Released Time for Children’s Education, Community Outreach Leave, and other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law.

About the Company

Reynolds American - A member of the British American Tobacco Group

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at Reynolds American.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets.
• Great Place to Work Certified.
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries.
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations.
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner.
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies.

Belonging, Achieving, Together

• Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team, and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.
• Collaboration, inclusion, and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference! Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here.

Join us at Reynolds American and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression is not just a statement – it is a reality, we are eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at [email protected].