Retail Team Manager

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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 Phoenix, AZ, 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.

• Strong planning and organizing, leadership, coaching, judgement and teamwork skills
• Category Management System experience preferred and industry data
• 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 skills

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 Benefits:

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, 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

The starting salary range for this position is between $85,000 - $113,500 . This position is eligible to receive an annual incentive based on regional performance.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Starting pay will be determined based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. These factors could result in a starting pay that is higher than the salary range listed.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet