Sales Manager

Responsibilities

• Handle sales and distribution within an assigned geography, including merchandising as needed.
• Sell company initiatives to retail partners, such as promotions, new brands, inventory management, and pricing strategies.
• Consult, advise, and engage with retail partners on category management and business analytics to improve their performance.
• Develop innovative ways to improve business performance through data analysis, brand marketing, product placement, and purposeful planning.
• Develop and utilize systems to track, measure, and analyze progress against key marketing initiatives and other business metrics.
• Grow leadership capability through ongoing comprehensive training and high‑impact experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or meaningful sales experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing for the last 3 years; any DUI/DWI conviction in the last 3 years is disqualifying.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, conduct overhead work, and carry bags/boxes (up to 10 lb frequently, up to 20 lb occasionally, up to 50 lb seldom).
• Eligibility to work full‑time in the United States without sponsorship.

Skills

• Ability to build sales plans and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills to influence business partners.
• Collaboration in a team environment and development of account relationships.
• Utilization of analytics to evaluate market opportunities and impact business performance.
• Provision of innovative and creative solutions to business challenges.
• Strong dedication to individual growth and leadership development.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $72,900 – $103,900 annually, plus annual incentive compensation by target.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and eligible dependents.
• Deferred Profit‑Sharing (DPS) Plan:
  • Company contribution after one year of service: 13 %‑17 % of base salary.
  • Annual profit‑sharing contribution of 8 %, 10 %, or 12 % based on Altria Group’s earnings per share growth.
  • Annual supplemental contribution of 5 %.
  • Employee contribution up to 35 % of base salary (subject to IRS limits); dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 3 % of base salary.
  • Option to defer up to 50 % of incentive compensation into the DPS plan.
  • 100 % vesting in personal and matching contributions; profit‑sharing and supplemental contributions vest after one year.
• Company vehicle (Chevy Traverse) for business and personal use.
• Work‑life balance options, including potential flexible work hours.
• Minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 paid holidays, and vacation purchase option.
• Maternity and paternity leave of absence (additional to short‑term disability, if applicable).
• Educational refund program and student loan reimbursement program.
• Business laptop, cell phone, and internet reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance, child, and dependent care programs.

Additional Information

Resumes submitted outside of the application process are not retained. Driving is required for the position; a valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing for the last three years is mandatory. Any DUI/DWI conviction within the past three years will result in immediate disqualification. Candidates must be able to work full‑time in the United States without sponsorship.