Territory Manager - Blue Island, IL

Territory Manager - Marketing Function Reynolds American is looking for a Territory Manager in Blue Island, IL. You will be a self‑starter who thrives on taking initiative and driving results, responsible for growing brands by building strong, lasting relationships with key clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Achieve commercial sales and growth objectives within territory assignment in support of Division, Region, and Company goals. Develop 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. Develop strategy for product and Point of Sale (POS) material placements to optimize sales and market visibility. Achieve customer/consumer engagement skills certification and consistently demonstrate mastery within Territory. Build client willingness and capability to collaborate with the Company on key business fundamentals and drivers to accelerate the transformation of the tobacco industry and increase market share. Develop and maintain business relationships with local chains and distributors to increase sales and promote Reynolds brands through personal correspondence and influence, retail visits and presentations. Sell/execute the 5Ps of presence, pricing, promotion, product, and personal selling to customers and adult nicotine consumers. Analyze territory to identify and negotiate contracts with new retail customer opportunities. Collaborate with Division Manager on territory‑specific customer and sales planning, company product initiatives, and improving market share within the territory. 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 identification, evaluation, and action against business growth. Opportunities Ability to travel frequently. Ability to drive up to 200 miles per day. Valid U.S. driver’s license and safe driving records. Physical Requirements Ability to lift 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. What We Are Looking For Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Committed to continuous personal and professional growth. Proficient in MS Office applications. Beneficial 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 and future advancement. Salary and Benefits Overview Annual Salary: $68,700 Bonus Target: 20% Benefit Information 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre‑ and post‑tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation. Company matches 100 percent of employee pre‑tax or Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent. Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not. Comprehensive health‑and‑welfare‑benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs). Health Savings Account start‑up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan. Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre‑tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year. Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents. Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum). Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum). Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy‑up, and auto & home insurance. Tuition reimbursement and student loan support. Dependent Scholarship Programs. Free confidential personal financial counselling service. On‑site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations. A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to double donations to qualifying charitable organizations. 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 (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non‑exempt employees receive up to 6 days). Vacation (levels below Senior Director receive 15 days – pro‑rated during first year of service; Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days – pro‑rated during first year of service). Holidays (nine company‑recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion). Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity. Funeral Leave. Short‑Term Disability Leave. Long‑Term Disability Leave. Jury Duty Leave. Military Leave. Released Time for Children’s Education. Community Outreach Leave. Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected class. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr The British American Tobacco Group