Sales Graduate Associate – Trade Marketer

Job Description

SALES GRADUATE ASSOCIATE | JTI

The Tone:
This is a structured development program at JTI, requiring travel and potential relocation based on business needs. JTI fosters a culture where differences are celebrated, and everyone truly belongs, reflected in its 46,000 global employees continuously building unique success stories. With 83% of employees reporting happiness working at JTI, the company values individuals bringing their ‘human best’ to make a significant difference. This program is specifically designed to launch careers in Sales and Trade Marketing for recent graduates and early-career professionals, providing hands-on experience and preparing participants for a successful future as a Trade Marketing Representative within JTI’s commercial functions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Travel and relocation required

• Team: Sales organization, reporting to Sales leadership
• Mission: To support retail execution, cultivate customer relationships, and develop essential commercial skills for a successful sales career.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Participate actively in structured training and field development activities designed to build core sales and trade marketing competencies.
• Execute: Support and implement retail execution, merchandising, and sales initiatives directly in the field.
• Engage: Build and nurture strong relationships with retail partners and customers to enhance brand presence and loyalty.
• Consult: Learn and effectively apply consultative selling techniques to address customer needs and drive business outcomes.
• Analyze: Interpret sales data and identify actionable opportunities to improve business performance and drive growth.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional; a high school diploma is required, with recent university or technical college graduate preferred. Candidates must demonstrate a clear interest in Sales, Trade Marketing, and customer-facing roles.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, is essential for data analysis and presentation tasks.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for building customer relationships, alongside robust organizational and analytical capabilities for managing territories and data.
• Bonus: A strong willingness to travel and potentially relocate based on business needs is important. Additionally, a growth mindset, eagerness to learn, adaptability in varied environments, and a motivation to build a long-term career within JTI’s organization are highly valued.