District Mgr Special Proj

Swisher International, Inc.

Newark, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Budget Management, Business Operations, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Channel Strategies, Coaching, Competitive Research, Cross-Functional, Distribution Channel, Fitness, Leadership, Life Insurance, Market Analysis, Market Segmentation, Market Trend Analysis, Meet Sales Quota, National Sales, Operations Management, Performance Management, Quality Metrics, Resource Management, Retail, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Prospecting, Sales Qualification, Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago

 

Description

 

For the past 162 years, Swisher has been an industry leader known for its iconic products and commitment to high quality standards. With a rich history, Swisher serves adult consumers through a diverse range of businesses, including Swisher Sweets Cigar Company, Helme Tobacco Co., Hempire, Rogue Holdings, and Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. If you’re ready to create excitement and drive what’s next in the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Internal Candidate Identified: An internal candidate has been identified for this position; however, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

 

Primary Purpose
The District Manager- Special Projects is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing growth opportunities that expand the Swisher portfolio within emerging, alternative, and non-traditional channels. This role leads strategic business initiatives, manages key customer accounts and partnerships, and oversees a team responsible for driving execution across multiple channels and customer segments. The position is accountable for evaluating new market opportunities, developing growth strategies, and delivering business results through effective leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and operational execution.

 

Key Responsibilities   

  • Identify, develop, and execute new business opportunities in emerging, alternative, and non-traditional sales channels. 
  • Provide ongoing coaching, development, recognition, and performance feedback to team members to strengthen capabilities and drive results. 
  • Manage the strategic relationship and business performance of key national accounts, including 7-Eleven, ensuring successful execution, distribution growth, and achievement of sales objectives.  
  • Oversee the Hempire business and field operations, ensuring effective execution of growth strategies, sales initiatives, and operational objectives. 
  • Lead and manage strategic partnerships with third-party agencies, distributors, jobbers, DSD partners, and other external stakeholders to maximize business performance and market penetration. 
  • Drive expansion efforts across alternative and emerging channels, including specialty retail, fitness, grocery, and other non-traditional customer segments. 
  • Translate organizational and channel strategies into actionable business plans for direct reports and key partners to ensure successful execution. 
  • Evaluate market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and channel performance to identify opportunities and inform business strategy. 
  • Manage budgets and resources associated with assigned channels, initiatives, and field operations.    
  • Represent Swisher at industry events, customer meetings, and trade shows to strengthen relationships, promote company brands, and identify new business opportunities. 

  

What we offer: 

  • Base salary and bonus program
  • Company vehicle for business and personal use
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance effective on date of hire
  • Generous 401(k) Plan
  • Defined Contribution Plan
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career!

 

The base salary for this position is $100,000- DOE, plus bonus and other incentives

 

Official Contact Information  

  • Email: All official emails will come from an @Swisher.com address
  • Website: Verify job listings and contact details on https://careers.swisher.com

 

Important: We will never contact you via Teams, Zoom, or Google Meets. If you qualify for an interview, the proper meeting method will be shared with you beforehand. Confidential information should only be shared through secure methods outside of email.

 

 Travel Required

Yes. 30-50%

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

 

About the Company

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Swisher International, Inc.

Meet the company behind the cigar that needs no introduction. We may be best known for one of the world’s best-selling cigars — Swisher Sweets — but our portfolio includes a variety of cigars, cigarillos and smokeless tobacco products for discerning adult consumers. Since 1861, Swisher has manufactured quality tobacco products. Today, we ship more than 2 billion cigars per year to over 70 countries. Included in that number are our popular Swisher Sweets Original and Diamonds. These two superstars are the #1 and #2 best-selling large cigars in the U.S., they account for more volume than the next five competitive large cigar items combined.

But to keep things fresh and remaining an industry leader after all these years requires constant innovation — whether it’s adding to our portfolio, introducing blends, or improving our operations through automation, acquisition and expansion. We are proud that our efforts have been recognized by Convenience Store News with their Category Captain Award for six consecutive years.

At the end of the day, we attribute our success to never losing sight of the commitment that gave us our start. At Swisher, we’re proud of our people and the contributions we’ve made to our industry and our community. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1861
WEBSITE
https://careers.swisher.com/