ASCEND Sales Supervisor Academy

Job Description

ASCEND: Sales Supervisor Academy | Philip Morris International

The Tone:
This is a full-time, 12-month academy program at Philip Morris International, located in the NCR region. The company offers this structured development journey to prepare high-potential sales professionals. This academy is designed to build leadership, commercial, and field execution capabilities, preparing participants to successfully lead frontline sales teams and drive business performance within future Field Sales Supervisor and Commercial Operations leadership roles.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, NCR

• Mission: To prepare high-potential sales professionals for future Field Sales Supervisor and Commercial Operations leadership roles through a structured development journey that builds leadership, commercial, and field execution capabilities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop Leadership Capabilities: Build comprehensive leadership, commercial, and field execution capabilities through a structured development journey, preparing to successfully lead frontline sales teams and drive business performance.
• Execute Commercial Strategies: Gain practical, hands-on experience by leading various sales and commercial execution initiatives, including immersive field assignments and exposure to trade engagement and business operations.
• Lead and Coach Teams: Develop and refine essential coaching, people leadership, and performance management skills, crucial for guiding and inspiring high-performing sales teams.
• Manage Territories and Drive Results: Acquire hands-on experience in managing specific sales territories, interpreting business performance indicators, and consistently driving strong commercial results.
• Engage in Strategic Initiatives: Participate in and contribute to strategic business projects and cross-functional initiatives, benefiting from executive mentorship and broader business operations exposure.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Manager-level professional with core domain knowledge in Sales, Commercial Operations, Distribution, Trade Marketing, or FMCG.
• Experience: 3-5 years of progressive experience within Sales, Commercial Operations, Distribution, Trade Marketing, FMCG, or a related business environment. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of consistently delivering business results and taking full ownership of outcomes.
• Skills: Strong commercial acumen, a clear customer focus, the ability to interpret business performance indicators effectively, effective communication skills in English for presenting insights and recommendations, and a valid driver’s license with a willingness to operate in field-based commercial environments.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, management, economics, or a related discipline is preferred.