🔹 Job Title: Trade Marketer - Abitibi & Témiscamingue, Quebec - 12-month contract
🔹 Company: JT International S.A.
🔹 Location: Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
🔹 Job Type: Temporary (12-month contract)
🔹 Category: Trade Marketer
🔹 Date Posted: June 14, 2025
🔹 Experience Level: Entry-level to 2 years
🔹 Remote Status: On-site
Key aspects of this role include:
ASSUMPTION: This role involves a significant amount of travel and customer interaction, with a focus on optimizing product distribution and managing trade programs.
✅ Optimize product distribution, inventory levels, space allocation, and fair and competitive pricing at the retail, wholesale, and cash & carry level within a predefined territory
✅ Ensure the sound management of their territory in terms of data reports, trade program budgets, weekly expense account, car stock, tools, and company car maintenance
✅ Negotiate independent retail contracts and maintain and monitor compliance for key targeted accounts that meet the criteria outlined by regional direction within assigned budget allocations and maintaining proper account information
✅ Implement retail programs and product launches as directed, in order to improve results and return on investment while remaining within assigned budget allocations, while ensuring compliance & timely and effective execution
✅ Educate the trade to resell JTI-MC products through proper communication of brand attributes and use of trade support tools developed by the Sales and Marketing group and the implementation of all retail initiatives assigned by the District Sales Manager
✅ Monitor and report compliance of all National and Regional chain agreements in their territory
✅ Regularly engage retail and wholesale customers in conversation regarding their business and general industry trends, effectively communicating competitive activity on a timely basis
✅ Present a professional image, create and maintain a good business rapport with all customers in line with JTI Corporate guidelines and code of conduct
ASSUMPTION: This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and time management skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
Education: Post-secondary education
Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
ASSUMPTION: While sales experience is not required, it would be beneficial for candidates to have some experience in sales or a related field.
Salary Range: CAD 45,000 - 55,000 per year (Based on industry standards for entry-level trade marketer roles in Quebec)
Benefits:
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required
ASSUMPTION: The salary range provided is an estimate based on industry standards for entry-level trade marketer roles in Quebec. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and performance.
Industry: Tobacco Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees
Founded: 1907 (as a subsidiary of Japan Tobacco)
Company Description:
Company Specialties:
Company Website: jti.com
ASSUMPTION: JTI offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for growth and development.
Career Level: Entry-level to 2 years
Reporting Structure: This role reports directly to the District Sales Manager
Work Arrangement: On-site, with a significant amount of travel required
Growth Opportunities:
ASSUMPTION: This role offers opportunities for growth and development within the company, as well as the chance to work on international projects or assignments.
Office Type: JTI's global headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland, but this role is based in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Office Location(s): Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Geographic Context:
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required
ASSUMPTION: The work environment for this role is primarily on-site, with a significant amount of travel required to visit customers and manage territory.
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ATS Keywords: Trade Marketer, Abitibi & Témiscamingue, Quebec, 12-month contract, JTI, JTI-MC, product distribution, inventory management, retail agreements, sales, negotiation, communication, French
ASSUMPTION: The application process for this role may vary depending on the specific needs of the hiring manager and the company.
ASSUMPTION: The tools and technologies required for this role may vary depending on the specific needs of the company and the territory.
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ASSUMPTION: JTI values a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees are encouraged to be themselves and grow both personally and professionally.
ASSUMPTION: While this role offers many opportunities for growth and development, it also presents several challenges that candidates should be prepared to face.
ASSUMPTION: While this role is similar to other sales and marketing roles, it has a unique focus on trade programs and product distribution.
ASSUMPTION: These sample projects are intended to give candidates an idea of the types of tasks and responsibilities they may encounter in this role.
ASSUMPTION: These key questions are intended to help candidates better understand the role, the company, and the work environment.
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