Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Development, Communication Skills, Consultative Sales, Consumer Packaged Goods, Driver's License, Event Management, Event Marketing, File Maintenance, Inventory Levels, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Market Share, Merchandising, Negotiation Skills, Order Processing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Promotional Programs, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Records Management, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Smartphones, Tablet PC, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Description
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4/27/26
Richmond, Virginia, 23223,
Account Representative - KS, MO & NE
Working for one of our world-class brands means being part of a great working environment and collaborating with people from all corners of the world on a product you are proud of.
What can you expect as a Account Representative with Forged Cigar Company in the Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska territory?
Increase sales in respective accounts, call prospective customers, establish buying cycles, and create a customer/supplier relationship
Manage existing business accounts utilizing effective call strategies, conceptual selling, creative problem solving, promotional planning, and merchandising, etc.
Develop business partnerships with all classes of trade to promote our market leadership
Secure proper distribution with all channels of trade
Arrange, manage, and participate in brand-building events in coordination with Events Marketing team
Manage and maintain records, files, and reports
Operate district within assigned operating budget
Prepare sales information for customers
Establish buying influences, budgets, and purchasing criteria for assigned accounts
Secure and place orders taking into consideration delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment
Other duties that may become necessary
Your areas of knowledge and expertise (that matter the most for this role):
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree (Business degree preferred)
EXPERIENCE
Prior B2B sales experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) is required; experience with luxury/premium CPG is preferred.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Basic consultative sales skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated effective negotiation and closing ability
Strong planning and analysis skills, and sound judgment
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
Ability to use tablet computers, smartphones, and accessories
Ability to reach overhead, bend at the waist, squat, and occasionally lift/carry up to 35 lbs. unassisted
Overnight travel will be required, including driving an automobile and travel by aircraft and/or train
Satisfactory driving record is required and must be maintained
Incumbent must be comfortable with exposure to cigar smoking
Excellent time management
We value our employees and in addition to our competitive salaries, we offer a competitive benefit package to our talented team members including:
Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Disability Plans
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Additional Supplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match
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