Title:  Modern Trade Development Specialist (Laguna or Batangas)

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we believe in freedom. 

 
We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. We’ve spent the last 20 years innovating and creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries, and how we’ve grown from 40 to 4,000+ employees in the Philippines since 2009.
 
But our business isn’t just business, our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they’re free to be themselves, to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend, and why we’ve been recognized as INVESTORS IN PEOPLE in the Philippines.

It’s the perfect moment for you to #JoinTheIdea. We’re opening our Global Business Service center in the heart of BGC Manila and looking for more than 300 bright minds to join a global multinational with an exciting start-up vibe.

WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE

You are responsible for the day-to-day support and engagement with strategic key accounts and wholesale customers within assigned territory to ensure JTI’s competitiveness within channels. Collaborate closely with Regional Sales and Field Marketing teams to identify areas of opportunities, plan and deploy relevant activities to drive performance of assigned customers, and ensure excellence in execution of national key accounts initiatives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES

Channel Development

• Responsible in the day-to-day engagement and support of strategic retail accounts (or LKA) and modern Wholesalers assigned to the incumbent
• Regular performance assessment of strategic retail accounts and wholesale customers assigned to the incumbent, and provide recommendations and business proposals to drive performance of assigned customers
• Support the Modern Trade Development Manager in identifying growth opportunities, and develop and implement initiatives to drive business growth within assigned customers

Customer Management & Negotiation

• Day-to-day engagement with strategic retail accounts and modern Wholesalers in assigned territory
• Support the Modern Trade Development Manager on trading terms negotiation with strategic retail accounts and modern Wholesalers in assigned territory to achieve set objectives
• Lead other negotiations (listing, secure tactical visibility and availability) with strategic retail accounts and modern Wholesalers assigned to the incumbent

Operational Support

• Responsible for providing operational support for national KA's regional hubs (e.g. distribution centers, regional operations team) within assigned territory by collaborating closely with Key Account Managers and Regional Sales team
• Responsible in monitoring and ensuring that 3rd party merchandizer coverage in assigned territory is executed as planned
• Implementation of national KA initiatives (distribution, programs and activations) within assigned territory in a timely manner

People management (if applicable)

• Recruit, motivate and guide the professional development of the team reporting directly and indirectly to the incumbent.

Other (if applicable)

• Manage various tasks and projects as they arise and upon manager’s request.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in sales, channel management, business development and/or field trade marketing.
• Proven record in commercial, sales and negotiation skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Tagalog
• Functional Skills
  • Account / Channel Management
  • Sales Operations
  • Territory Planning
  • Company and Business Knowledge
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Effective Negotiation
  • Reporting
  • Analytical Skills

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be covered with medical insurance and HMO upon hiring, with HMO dependent coverage and medicine allowance
• Receive bonuses and cash allowances such as meal and transport allowance
• Have access to over 200 company training
• Well-being programs for employees
• Opportunities for your career growth
• Recreational facilities in the office - Videoke, billiard and table tennis
• Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
• Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
• Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
• Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

• We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 - 3 weeks after the application deadline.