sales manager in tobacco

JTI is a tobacco manufacturing company with 46,000 employees worldwide. It develops and sells tobacco products and focuses on sales growth, distribution, and market share.

• Develop monthly plans to drive product sales growth within the assigned territory;
• Ensure implementation of the business plan within the assigned territory;
• Coordinate local distribution partners, including distributors, sub-distributors, and wholesalers, and monitor and assess their performance;
• Conduct weekly supervision of subordinate Sales Representatives’ outlet visits through personal field visits and TMEC data cross-checks;
• Execute and control trade marketing programs, analyze results, and evaluate budget spending effectiveness in the regions;
• Maintain a strong control environment to ensure compliance with corporate standards;
• Set objectives for subordinates, evaluate performance, and provide feedback;
• Support succession planning and the development of High-Potential talents;
• Develop and expand the Company’s business within the assigned geographic territory;
• Increase and maintain sales volumes, distribution, and market share;
• Plan and control expenses and profitability within the assigned territory;
• Manage the regional sales team, including field staff;
• Oversee representation standards, trade and consumer activation programs, end-user engagement initiatives, and key account management;
• Collaborate effectively with distributors in line with business plans, sales strategies, and operational plans.

• University degree;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Sales management;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Proficiency in negotiations and presentations;
• Solid understanding of the tobacco market landscape in Uzbekistan;
• Strong knowledge of people management principles and the ability to build and lead effective teams;
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Knowledge of internal labor policies and the company code of conduct;
• Familiarity with internal corporate governance and organizational structure, including regional offices;
• Awareness of the company’s overall strategy and the department’s business objectives;
• Nice to have: Intermediate-level spoken and written English.

• Local applicants;
• Location: Urgench, Uzbekistan;
• Role: Permanent;
• Reporting to Regional Sales Manager;
• Applications accepted until August 28, 2026;
• The selection process may include phone screening, assessment tests, interviews, and an offer; each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type;
• Equal-opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment;
• Specific support, alternative formats, and access requirements can be accommodated.