Early Careers Territory Sales Manager

About This Role

This Early Careers Territory Sales Manager position is an opportunity to gain hands-on business experience, take ownership of a sales territory, and build customer relationships. The role focuses on developing commercial and leadership skills for a successful career within the company's Swedish Match affiliate, which includes ZYN nicotine pouches.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with retail partners and become a trusted business advisor
• Support sales growth and execution within your assigned territory
• Use sales and market data to identify opportunities and develop action plans
• 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
• Develop leadership, communication, and customer management skills through real-world experience

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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: $68,000

Important Details

• Locations: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana

About the Company

Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses are working to advance a smoke-free future by providing better alternatives to legal-age adults who smoke. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, PMI U.S. employs more than 3,000 people nationwide, with manufacturing facilities in Aurora, Colorado; Owensboro, Kentucky; and Wilson, North Carolina.