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