Principal Sales Solutions Engineer

Job Title: Principal Sales Solutions Engineer

Work Model: Remote

Company: Altria Group Distribution Company

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Job Description:

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Are you ready to shape the future of retail through cutting-edge digital innovation?

Altria is looking for a Principal Sales Solutions Engineer to drive transformative digital programs with leading chain and third-party accounts. In this role, you’ll be the technical force behind solutions that boost customer engagement and fuel business growth.

What you will be doing:

• Lead technical discovery, solution design, and implementation support for Altria’s digital products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders (engineering, loyalty, digital, IT, etc.).
• Translate account needs into tailored solutions, ensuring successful deployment and measurable results.
• Collaborate with internal teams on data, reporting, and reconciliation requests.
• Act as a subject matter expert across software, networking, and hardware solutions, while mentoring peers to expand their technical skillsets.

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years as a Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar technical sales/implementation role (quota-carrying experience preferred).
• Working proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python).
• Experience engaging with enterprise accounts.
• Desire to expand expertise in the CPG vertical through hands‑on training.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the CPG or retail sector.
• Background in professional services or software engineering.
• Familiarity with retail technology stacks (POS hardware such as Gilbarco, NCR, Verifone; multi‑network servicing such as Mako, Cybera, Accumera).
• Knowledge of loyalty platforms and underlying networking protocols.

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.