Trade Marketing Representative (Modesto, CA)

As a Trade Marketing Representative, you play a key role in driving sales growth across your territory. You’ll do this by delivering tailored sales and merchandising programs directly in-store, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

This is a field-based role, where you manage retail accounts, build strong relationships, and ensure our products stand out through effective placement, promotions, and engagement. You’ll travel regularly (25–75%) and stay close to the market—analyzing sales data, managing stock and orders, negotiating agreements, and keeping an eye on competitors and trends.

Location: ideal locations for the candidates to reside in: Modesto, Ceres, Turlock or Merced.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prioritize store visits using sales data and customer importance.
• Execute marketing programs, negotiate volume agreements, and ensure product placement aligns with planograms.
• Provide strategic insights, track competitor activity, and guide retailers on tobacco category management.
• Maintain merchandising standards and support with inventory management when needed.
• Record and evaluate performance using internal tools like Synergy

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (post-secondary education preferred)
• 3 years of experience in FMCG sales (preferred) however recent graduates are also welcome to apply
• Strong communication, selling, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Synergy is a plus
• Physically able to lift up to 25 lbs, climb ladders, and install signage

What We Offer:

At JTI Liggett, we are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate, continuing our commitment to equal pay and equal opportunities.

Our culture is what makes JTI Liggett a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity, trust, empowerment, and freedom – freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself.

We ask for accountability, ownership, results, and collaboration.

And we care for our people's well-being. In addition to the salary, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual Performance-based Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Personal Development Programs
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan for employees & family members
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave (20 weeks)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Volunteering Activities
• Employee Assistance Program (counseling services for employees & family member

What are the next steps – Recruitment process:

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. We welcome you to apply.