MUST live or willing to relocate to Milwaukee, Green Bay, Appleton, WI, or surrounding area to be considered for position.

The Retail Team Manager (District Sales Manager) manage and directs activities of the district to achieve appropriate territory coverage and to maximize effectiveness in distribution, merchandising of smoking and smokeless tobacco products in all retail accounts in order to accomplish company, region and district objectives.

Responsibilities:

• 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 representatives 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.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience/Skills:

• Must live or willing to relocate to Milwaukee, Green Bay, Appleton, WI or surrounding area.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in non-durable consumer goods area, including field sales and or management.
• Must have chain account management experience.
• 2 plus years of people management experience
• Strong planning and organizing, leadership, coaching, judgement and teamwork skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Category Management System (Nielsen), 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 $80,000 - $106,200. 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