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Dear Retailer [insert retailer name],

As a main tobacco supplier to your business we highly value our relationship with the tobacco trade and want to ensure that we continue to meet and hopefully exceed your expectations. As part of our ongoing commitment to provide outstanding support and service to the tobacco trade we ask that you complete our survey and as a thank you, you will receive a gift card worth XXX.

Please be assured of confidentiality as none of your responses will be identified back to you, and the results will be reported in aggregate form.

Please start with the survey now by clicking on the "Next" button below.

Thank you very much for your time and support.

Sincerely,
XXX

Research Agency xxx
 
 
 
 
Which of the following best describes your position within the store?
 
 
 
Where is your store/s? 
 
NSW / ACT
 
NT
 
QLD
 
SA
 
TAS
 
VIC
 
WA
 
 
 
Where in NSW / ACT?
 
 
 
Where in Queensland?
 
 
 
Where in South Australia?
 
 
 
Where in Tasmania?
 
 
 
Where in Victoria?
 
 
 
Where in Western Australia?
 
 
 
Please select your gender.
 
 
 
Please select your age range.
 
18-24
 
25-29
 
30-34
 
35-39
 
40-49
 
50-59
 
60+
 
 
 
Which of the following best matches the business type you work in?
 
Tobacconist
 
Convenience
 
Supermarket
 
General Trade e.g. milk bar, newsagent
 
Other
 
 
 
 
In the last month have you been visited by a Tobacco sales representative from any, some or all of the three large tobacco companies (BATA, ITA & PML)?

Note: BATA Brands e.g. Winfield, Rothmans. ITA Brands e.g. JPS, Horizon. PML Brands e.g. Peter Jackson, Bond Street.
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Which of the following best reflects how you see the role of the Tobacco category in your business?
 
Drives foot traffic
 
Profit driver
 
Basket of goods driver
 
It’s a small part of my profits
 
It’s a convenience I provide for my customers
 
 
 
Do you personally use any of the tobacco companies Online Portals for…?

(Select all that apply)
 
Ordering stock
 
Educating/learning
 
Other (specify)
 

 
 
Thinking about your experience with the tobacco suppliers you work with, how important to you is each of the statements below.
Not at all important Slightly Important Moderately Important Important Extremely important
Understands the challenges I face in my business and acts on them
-
Has reasonable payment terms (no direct debit)
-
Is respectful of my time when communicating with me
-
Provides useful information for my business on New Product Launches (NPL)
-
Listens to my individual business needs
-
Assists me to achieve more profit in my business
-
Has an effective sales rep that gives specials
-
Proactively identifies issues and provides solutions
-
Visits me regularly enough to meet my needs
-
Recognises that making profit is important to me
-
Not at all important Slightly Important Moderately Important Important Extremely important
Has effective incentives/programs to support my business goals
-
Is willing to accept returns on mistakes made
-
Collaborates and works with me
-
Has an easy ordering process
-
Understands my business
-
Has rewards for all staff in the business (where permitted by state tobacco legislation)
-
Has knowledge of my business (local area, customer type and store type)
-
Knows what is most important to me and my business
-
Recognizes when I need additional help
-
Is willing to swap damaged or old stock quickly
-
Not at all important Slightly Important Moderately Important Important Extremely important
Provides me with useful information for my business
-
Has sales reps that don’t change too often and knows my store
-
Takes time to know me and my business personally
-
Provides information on products in brochure form / cheat sheets
-
Provides reasonable rebates
-
Helps me solve problems quickly
-
Takes time to educate me on the latest product information
-
Can provide information and education in my preferred language
-
Does what they say they will do and is consistent
-
 
 
How would you rate BATA overall on each of the statements below? 
Understands the challenges I face in my business and acts on them
Has reasonable payment terms (no direct debit)
Recognises that making profit is important to me
Assists me to achieve more profit in my business
Visits me regularly enough to meet my needs
Is respectful of my time when communicating with me
Provides information on products in brochure form / cheat sheets
Does what they say they will do and is consistent
Has rewards for all staff in the business (where permitted by state tobacco legislation)
Has an effective sales rep that gives specials
Has knowledge of my business (local area, customer type and store type)
Provides useful information for my business on New Product Launches (NPL)
Has an easy ordering process
Can provide information and education in my preferred language
Proactively identifies issues and provides solutions
Understands my business
Takes time to know me and my business personally
Listens to my individual business needs
Provides reasonable rebates
Is willing to swap damaged or old stock quickly
Knows what is most important to me and my business
Takes time to educate me on the latest product information
Is willing to accept returns on mistakes made
Provides me with useful information for my business
Helps me solve problems quickly
Collaborates and works with me
Has effective incentives/programs to support my business goals
Recognizes when I need additional help
Has sales reps that don’t change too often and knows my store
 
 
How would you rate ITA overall on each of the statements below? 
Understands the challenges I face in my business and acts on them
Collaborates and works with me
Has sales reps that don’t change too often and knows my store
Provides information on products in brochure form / cheat sheets
Takes time to educate me on the latest product information
Takes time to know me and my business personally
Has rewards for all staff in the business (where permitted by state tobacco legislation)
Recognises that making profit is important to me
Is willing to accept returns on mistakes made
Is willing to swap damaged or old stock quickly
Proactively identifies issues and provides solutions
Has an easy ordering process
Listens to my individual business needs
Provides me with useful information for my business
Is respectful of my time when communicating with me
Has reasonable payment terms (no direct debit)
Has knowledge of my business (local area, customer type and store type)
Has an effective sales rep that gives specials
Assists me to achieve more profit in my business
Knows what is most important to me and my business
Does what they say they will do and is consistent
Helps me solve problems quickly
Recognizes when I need additional help
Provides useful information for my business on New Product Launches (NPL)
Understands my business
Has effective incentives/programs to support my business goals
Visits me regularly enough to meet my needs
Can provide information and education in my preferred language
Provides reasonable rebates
 
 
How would you rate PML overall on each of the statements below? 
Recognises that making profit is important to me
Is willing to accept returns on mistakes made
Has effective incentives/programs to support my business goals
Has an effective sales rep that gives specials
Visits me regularly enough to meet my needs
Takes time to educate me on the latest product information
Has sales reps that don’t change too often and knows my store
Helps me solve problems quickly
Has reasonable payment terms (no direct debit)
Collaborates and works with me
Is willing to swap damaged or old stock quickly
Provides reasonable rebates
Proactively identifies issues and provides solutions
Can provide information and education in my preferred language
Has an easy ordering process
Takes time to know me and my business personally
Has knowledge of my business (local area, customer type and store type)
Recognizes when I need additional help
Provides useful information for my business on New Product Launches (NPL)
Understands the challenges I face in my business and acts on them
Understands my business
Provides me with useful information for my business
Does what they say they will do and is consistent
Provides information on products in brochure form / cheat sheets
Assists me to achieve more profit in my business
Has rewards for all staff in the business (where permitted by state tobacco legislation)
Knows what is most important to me and my business
Listens to my individual business needs
Is respectful of my time when communicating with me
 
 
 
Based on all the ratings you have just given, please rank the following three manufacturers? 
Drag your choices here to rank them
     
     
    Below are different events, activities and services that a tobacco supplier could potentially provide support with as part of it services to you and engagement with you.



    How valuable to you is each of the elements below in assisting you to manage work or personal/family aspects of your life?



    Note: some aspects also relate to events a tobacco supplier may recognise you with.
    Not at all Valuable Slightly Valuable Moderately Valuable Valuable Extremely Valuable
    Couple or family experiences (i.e. dining, weekend escapes)
    -
    Business financial services – better rates (i.e. loans, insurance)
    -
    Fishing tours
    -
    Local business networks to leverage group buying power
    -
    Security services to protect stock and staff
    -
    Online courses/webinars to help with selling and business skills (not modules)
    -
    Wine tours for couples
    -
    Legal Advice on tobacco regulations
    -
    Personal financial services – better rates (i.e. loans, insurance, superannuation, managing retirement)
    -
    Business running education for partners
    -
    Not at all Valuable Slightly Valuable Moderately Valuable Valuable Extremely Valuable
    Shopping experiences
    -
    Entertainment (i.e. theatre tickets, tickets to music concerts)
    -
    Structured school holiday programs
    -
    Good rates on store maintenance services
    -
    Soccer - Tickets to the World Cup
    -
    Cheaper rates on holiday packages
    -
    Assistance with school fees
    -
    Tickets to Australian International Open Events (i.e. Golf, Tennis)
    -
    Car racing tickets (Formula One, V8)
    -
    Cheaper deals on home improvements e.g. gardening
    -
    Not at all Valuable Slightly Valuable Moderately Valuable Valuable Extremely Valuable
    Rewards Card/gift card
    -
    AFL/NRL finals tickets
    -
    Interpreter services for complicated or legal matter
    -
    Brand Experience Events
    -
    UFC/Boxing tickets
    -
    Spa/massage/pampering
    -
    Financial Advice for retailers – how to maximise profit
    -
    Visas – Assistance with residency
    -
    Test Cricket Test tickets
    -
    Adrenalin experience vouchers (e.g. sky diving, ballooning)
    -
    Assistance within the shop when I am on holidays
    -
     
     
     
    How long have you been in tobacco retailing in Australia?
     
    Less than 2 years
     
    2-5 years
     
    5-10 years
     
    10-15 years
     
    16-20 years
     
    More than 20 years
     
     
     
    Which of the following best describes your situation?
     
     
     
    Is the business you work in?
     
    Family run business – I am a family member
     
    Family run business – I am not a family member
     
    Not a family run business
     
     
     
    Were you born in Australia?
     
    Yes
     
    No
     
     
     
    How long have you been living in Australia?
     
    Less than 2 years
     
    2-5 years
     
    5-10 years
     
    10+ years
     
     
     
    Is English your primary language?
     
    Yes
     
    No
     
     
     
    Do you speak other languages fluently?
     
    Yes
     
    No
     
     
     
    What is the main language you speak fluently?
     
    Mandarin
     
    Arabic
     
    Vietnamese
     
    Cantonese
     
    Other