We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen.

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running. 

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. 

Learn more: jti.com

Regional Sales Manager -  La Paz, Bolivia

What is this role about ? 

Direct, manage and deliver the sales of JTI’s products within a market. Required to ensure effective distribution of sales personnel, effective management and ensure the development and growth of JTI products.
 

Your responsibilities

• Develop the Sales strategy and the annual operating plan that will be required to deliver it, ensuring alignment to business objectives.
• Establish and agree all budgeting, resourcing and delivery plans for the Sales function in order to optimize performance in line with strategic goals.
• Champion and embed the organization brand values and standards within the organisation and monitor effectiveness in order to drive the desired culture.
• Responsible for effective implementation of sales, distribution, merchandising and through-the-line marketing strategies, objectives and programs. Monitor progress and recommend corrective action where necessary.
• Accountable for territory planning & management, field force deployment decisions, and customer service.
• Directs and evaluates the generation of monthly, quarterly forecasts and input to annual volume forecast for production, in conjunction with planning, in order to ensure appropriate inventory availability.

Who are we looking for

• University Degree / MBA or equivalent educational background.
• Relevant experience in FMCG sales functions. Experience leading sales teams, DSO. Plus if the experience comes from the tobacco industry.
• Appreciation of market/taxation legislation, marketing standards in the tobacco industry.
• English (fluent, written and spoken).
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office products.

If you are an enthusiastic, experienced, self-driven and results-oriented person who enjoys challenges in a diverse environment, this is the next step in your career!