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Early Careers Territory Sales Manager- Eastern Region

Philip Morris International U.S. · Abingdon, MD · 1 mo ago
Business Development$68k/yrFull-time

About the role

As an Early Careers Territory Sales Manager, you'll gain hands-on business experience, take ownership of a territory, build customer relationships, and develop the commercial and leadership skills needed for a successful career. This opportunity sits within our Swedish Match affiliate, home to category-leading brands including ZYN nicotine pouches.

Responsibilities

  • Own a business territory, partner directly with retail customers, and analyze sales data.
  • Develop and execute strategies that drive growth in your market.
  • Present business recommendations and fact-based insights to customers.
  • Execute merchandising, promotional, and visibility initiatives.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and consumer insights.
  • Ensure product availability, freshness, and in-store execution standards.
  • Manage territory administration, reporting, expenses, and point-of-sale materials.
  • Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to support business goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required or expected prior to start date.
  • Recent graduates or early career professionals with up to two years of professional experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Interest in sales, business development, account management, consumer goods, retail operations, or commercial leadership.
  • Leadership experience through internships, campus organizations, athletics, military service, volunteer work, retail, hospitality, or other customer-facing roles.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative, resilience, and problem-solving ability.
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and work independently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must reside within or be willing to relocate to the assigned territory.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required or expected prior to start date.
  • Recent graduates or early career professionals with up to two years of professional experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Interest in sales, business development, account management, consumer goods, retail operations, or commercial leadership.
  • Leadership experience through internships, campus organizations, athletics, military service, volunteer work, retail, hospitality, or other customer-facing roles.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative, resilience, and problem-solving ability.
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and work independently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must reside within or be willing to relocate to the assigned territory.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and work independently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$68,000 annual base salary.

Schedule

Not specified.

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