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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 click on the link below and complete the survey by the xx of xx. Thank you very much in advance for your participation.
Sincerely,
XXX
Research Agency xxx

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
Which of the following best describes your position within the store?
 
 
 
In what state is your storel located?
 
 
 
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?
 
 
 
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 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
-
Recognises that making profit is important to me
-
Provides information on products in brochure form / cheat sheets
-
Provides useful information for my business on New Product Launches (NPL)
-
Proactively identifies issues and provides solutions
-
Takes time to know me and my business personally
-
Has an effective sales rep that gives specials
-
Does what they say they will do and is consistent
-
Has sales reps that don’t change too often and knows my store
-
Has rewards for all staff in the business (where permitted by state tobacco legislation)
-
Not at all important Slightly Important Moderately Important Important Extremely important
Has effective incentives/programs to support my business goals
-
Recognizes when I need additional help
-
Listens to my individual business needs
-
Provides reasonable rebates
-
Knows what is most important to me and my business
-
Visits me regularly enough to meet my needs
-
Assists me to achieve more profit in my business
-
Collaborates and works with me
-
Takes time to educate me on the latest product information
-
Understands my business
-
Not at all important Slightly Important Moderately Important Important Extremely important
Is respectful of my time when communicating with me
-
Has an easy ordering process
-
Is willing to accept returns on mistakes made
-
Helps me solve problems quickly
-
Provides me with useful information for my business
-
Has knowledge of my business (local area, customer type and store type)
-
Has reasonable payment terms (no direct debit)
-
Can provide information and education in my preferred language
-
Is willing to swap damaged or old stock quickly
-
 
 
How would you rate BATA overall on each of the statements below? 
Can provide information and education in my preferred language
Is willing to accept returns on mistakes made
Has rewards for all staff in the business (where permitted by state tobacco legislation)
Helps me solve problems quickly
Has an effective sales rep that gives specials
Collaborates and works with me
Has reasonable payment terms (no direct debit)
Provides useful information for my business on New Product Launches (NPL)
Has an easy ordering process
Assists me to achieve more profit in my business
Takes time to know me and my business personally
Is respectful of my time when communicating with me
Recognises that making profit is important to me
Provides me with useful information for my business
Recognizes when I need additional help
Has knowledge of my business (local area, customer type and store type)
Visits me regularly enough to meet my needs
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
Has sales reps that don’t change too often and knows my store
Proactively identifies issues and provides solutions
Understands the challenges I face in my business and acts on them
Provides reasonable rebates
Does what they say they will do and is consistent
Has effective incentives/programs to support my business goals
Listens to my individual business needs
Understands my business
Provides information on products in brochure form / cheat sheets
 
 
How would you rate ITA overall on each of the statements below? 
Has an easy ordering process
Can provide information and education in my preferred language
Is willing to swap damaged or old stock quickly
Has rewards for all staff in the business (where permitted by state tobacco legislation)
Takes time to know me and my business personally
Provides useful information for my business on New Product Launches (NPL)
Knows what is most important to me and my business
Understands the challenges I face in my business and acts on them
Has sales reps that don’t change too often and knows my store
Proactively identifies issues and provides solutions
Recognizes when I need additional help
Understands my business
Has reasonable payment terms (no direct debit)
Collaborates and works with me
Listens to my individual business needs
Does what they say they will do and is consistent
Takes time to educate me on the latest product information
Has effective incentives/programs to support my business goals
Provides information on products in brochure form / cheat sheets
Provides me with useful information for my business
Helps me solve problems quickly
Recognises that making profit is important to me
Is respectful of my time when communicating with me
Has an effective sales rep that gives specials
Visits me regularly enough to meet my needs
Is willing to accept returns on mistakes made
Provides reasonable rebates
Has knowledge of my business (local area, customer type and store type)
Assists me to achieve more profit in my business
 
 
How would you rate PML overall on each of the statements below? 
Provides me with useful information for my business
Takes time to educate me on the latest product information
Understands the challenges I face in my business and acts on them
Does what they say they will do and is consistent
Assists me to achieve more profit in my business
Is respectful of my time when communicating with me
Has sales reps that don’t change too often and knows my store
Understands my business
Is willing to swap damaged or old stock quickly
Provides information on products in brochure form / cheat sheets
Has an effective sales rep that gives specials
Collaborates and works with me
Has knowledge of my business (local area, customer type and store type)
Has rewards for all staff in the business (where permitted by state tobacco legislation)
Helps me solve problems quickly
Listens to my individual business needs
Can provide information and education in my preferred language
Has effective incentives/programs to support my business goals
Visits me regularly enough to meet my needs
Is willing to accept returns on mistakes made
Proactively identifies issues and provides solutions
Has reasonable payment terms (no direct debit)
Recognizes when I need additional help
Takes time to know me and my business personally
Knows what is most important to me and my business
Recognises that making profit is important to me
Has an easy ordering process
Provides useful information for my business on New Product Launches (NPL)
Provides reasonable rebates
 
 
 
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. Some aspects also relate to events a tobacco supplier may recognise you with.
    Not at all Valuable Slightly Valuable Moderately Valuable Valuable Extremely Valuable
    Fishing tours
    -
    Business running education for partners
    -
    Brand Experience Events
    -
    Adrenalin experience vouchers (e.g. sky diving, ballooning)
    -
    Wine tours for couples
    -
    Business financial services – better rates (i.e. loans, insurance)
    -
    Security services to protect stock and staff
    -
    UFC/Boxing tickets
    -
    Cheaper rates on holiday packages
    -
    Financial Advice for retailers – how to maximise profit
    -
    Not at all Valuable Slightly Valuable Moderately Valuable Valuable Extremely Valuable
    Cheaper deals on home improvements e.g. gardening
    -
    Legal Advice on tobacco regulations
    -
    Personal financial services – better rates (i.e. loans, insurance, superannuation, managing retirement)
    -
    Structured school holiday programs
    -
    Tickets to Australian International Open Events (i.e. Golf, Tennis)
    -
    Good rates on store maintenance services
    -
    Interpreter services for complicated or legal matter
    -
    Couple or family experiences (i.e. dining, weekend escapes)
    -
    Visas – Assistance with residency
    -
    Rewards Card/gift card
    -
    Not at all Valuable Slightly Valuable Moderately Valuable Valuable Extremely Valuable
    Entertainment (i.e. theatre tickets, tickets to music concerts)
    -
    Soccer - Tickets to the World Cup
    -
    Car racing tickets (Formula One, V8)
    -
    Assistance with school fees
    -
    Online courses/webinars to help with selling and business skills (not modules)
    -
    Assistance within the shop when I am on holidays
    -
    Local business networks to leverage group buying power
    -
    AFL/NRL finals tickets
    -
    Test Cricket Test tickets
    -
    Shopping experiences
    -
    Spa/massage/pampering
    -
     
     
     
    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