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The mission of Altria Group, Inc. is to own and develop financially disciplined businesses that are leaders in responsibly providing adult tobacco consumers with superior branded products. Altria Group is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, the largest cigarette manufacturer in the United States, as well as U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company and John Middleton - recently acquired companies that offer leading brands in the growing moist smokeless tobacco and machine-made cigar categories. Altria Sales and Distribution's role is to strengthen relationships with the trade to best offer Altria's tobacco companies' brands in retail stores. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Sales Summer Intern to join our Field Sales Force in Syracuse, New York. As a Summer Sales Intern, you will work within a specified geographical market interacting with customers in retail outlets. You will execute assigned duties requiring research, data collection and analysis. You will also work on assigned projects to analyze aspects of ALS&D business. Typical activities Include: -- Sell and execute sales programs and promotions. -- Assist retailers with inventory management -- Consult with retailers on profitability, presence (location, visibility, and advertising), promotion (type, quantity, quality, frequency). -- Collaborate with sales force personnel to complete assigned projects. -- Present findings and recommendations to ALS&D management. Working Environment: Retail/wholesale locations in assigned geography during their normal business hours. Altria Sales & Distribution office facilities. Overnight travel periodically, as business demands.