Territory Sales Manager

Territory Sales Manager

National Tobacco Company currently has an opening for an energetic Territory Sales Manager for the Spartanburg/Greenville, SC area.  This position will be responsible for the northwest half of South Carolina.  The position is responsible for the sale and distribution of company products and programs within a specific territory and will cover retail, wholesale and chain accounts in the assigned territory to expand distribution of all categories and products.

National Tobacco is an innovative marketer and manufacturer of tobacco products in the cigar, cigar wraps, moist snuff, loose leaf, MYO cigarettes and pipe tobacco categories.  NTC distributes over 150 tobacco products from a brand portfolio that includes Zig-Zag, Stoker's and Beech-Nut.  National Tobacco is currently the leading distributor of cigarette papers and cigar wraps and the #2 distributor of loose leaf chewing tobacco in the U.S.

 

Please include salary requirements with cover letter.

We offer an attractive benefits package which includes: company car; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; paid vacation, eleven paid holidays, and paid sick days; short and long-term disability; 401K plan; and educational assistance.

-Must have 3-5 years recent, successful outside selling experience at the retail, wholesale, and local/regional chain headquarters level.  Ideal candidate will have tobacco sales experience.  Otherwise, must have experience selling consumer packaged goods such as beer, wine & spirits; soft drinks; or gum and candy.

-Ability to travel up to 60% of the time and to attend weekend trade shows, etc. as necessary.
-Bachelors degree in Management, Marketing or related field is desirable.
-Excellent interpersonal skills and solid presentation capabilities.
-Excellent selling skills and ability to forge relationships that help close the sale.
-Good problem solving skills and the ability to work independently while achieving goals and objectives.
-Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with ability to learn new systems quickly.
-Ability to dependably prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a timely manner.
-Excellent oral and written communication
-Professional appearance and attitude
-Must have valid drivers license and clean driving record
-Must be able to lift product cases, sales bag, displays and promotional materials.
-Responsible for being, knowing, and acting in strict accordance with the requirements of all relevant laws, regulations and company policies, among other areas, Food and Drug Administration regulations.  Responsible for seeking out appropriate instruction should your knowledge of such laws, regulations or company policies by deficient, as you will be held accountable for your behavior and that of all subordinates.

Screening requirements include: drug screen, criminal background check, prior employment verification and drivers license check.

 

No phone calls please.