business development manager in tobacco retail

Firstunion operates in tobacco manufacturing and retail, serving the Southeast United States region through distributors and retail partners.

• Own sales performance in the territory and remain fully accountable for results;
• Develop and expand the distributor network in line with company strategy;
• Maintain and strengthen customer relationships and grow with partners;
• Collaborate with field retail promotion teams to improve product shelf presence and brand visibility in local retail outlets;
• Connect retail point-of-sale dynamics to drive both sell-in and sell-through;
• Identify customer needs and competitive shifts and provide actionable feedback on customers and product strategy;
• Execute local marketing campaigns and initiatives.

• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S;
• Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle required for territory travel;
• Have 5+ years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in U.S. vape/e-cigarette channel sales;
• Demonstrate strong sensitivity to market and industry trends;
• Have strong execution, self-motivation, and a results-driven mindset.

• Remote, field-based role with no fixed office or office attendance required;
• Work from home and spend the majority of time on the road visiting retailers and distributors across the territory.