Reynolds American Territory Manager II Reviews

Pros

Was a great on boarding experience and met some nice folks. The company at that time had a Manageable workload amount of brands and I also had a great DM (who has left now). Meetings were always top notch and for the most part informative, health benefits were good for my kids.

Cons

It's unfortunate to leave, but it makes sense now. The company has taken a path for the worst (and most would agree). The workload and company direction is just not feasible for TM's. This is a dead end job and be very cautious to take this job if you live in a metro area and have a life... due to low pay and limited upward movement.

Pros

Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life (reasonable premiums) $150/month company car, gas, insurance, maintenance included. Unlimited personal miles. Car is usually within 3 years new 6% match 401k Very generous annual bonus Sales experience (tons of growth ops) Great first sales job 100% salary based (good and bad) Paid travel and meals on overnights Trips to Vegas every 3 years Best coworkers you can ask for Many customers are great people and fun to work with

Cons

Declining industry/constant changes Experience directly correlates to supervisor Okay work/life if single, bad if you have a family Highly political Sometimes lots of turnover, affects everyone Analytics overly complicated but favored No outside marketing in industry so you have to market everything. More and more emphasis to push product with coupons Not rewarded with really good salary until TM3, about 3 years after hire Way too many initiatives goong at once Too much emphasis on "sales skills" training. Unnecessary at times Micromanaging (let me do my damn job!!) Leverage over customers gained from contract enforcement

Pros

Plenty of support from managers and peers, Not a boring career (this is not a gig or a job, all my peers are in this for over 10 years), CEO of your own territory, wonderful organization! Good Vacation plan, Unlimited Sick/Personal, Company car, 401K (You contribute 6% they contribute 9%!), Decent health/vision/dental plan,

Cons

Starting pay can be a drawback especially depending on where the job is - this position in rural America with the salary structure works awesome, however if you are in (or near) a metro area - you'll have to do some serious budgeting at least in your first (maybe second year).

Pros

The employee who recruited me always told me, "You're the CEO of your territory." It couldn't be more true. There are expectations, but the challenge is still as big as you want to make it. You guide your own growth and the sky is the limit. It's an organization full of very sharp and capable individuals and you cannot beat the culture.

Cons

It's not a job for people who need to work with a team everyday. You spend a lot of time on your own and you'll have to have a good business acumen to make good decisions by yourself.

Pros

Lots of opportunity to create your schedule and work with others in your division.

Cons

No cons with this company

Pros

Competitive pay, company car, corporate card, health insurance, cash awards, 12% annual bonus.

Cons

relocation, life/work balance, lack of personal recognition,

Pros

Benefits are good, but declining. Having a company/personal car is nice, but not enough to keep people around.

Cons

Lack of promotions. Management being disconnected with what is going on in the field.