Premium Territory Sales Manager

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the premium cigar industry is seeking a Premium Territory Manager to implement sales plans across California, Oregon, and Washington. The role involves engaging with retailers, executing promotional events, and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a solid work ethic, and a willingness to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience required.
• Must be based in California and able to travel.
• Cigar experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans itinerary to engage with key tobacco shops and distributors.
• Initiates and executes promotional events showcasing products.
• Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Solution-oriented

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

About Us

Altadis U.S.A. is responsible for some of the world's most renowned consumer facing brands that have shaped the industry's premium cigar standards.

Altadis U.S.A. operates production facilities in the Dominican Republic and Honduras and partners with factories in Mexico and Nicaragua. Altadis and its affiliates employ over 5,000 employees worldwide and strive to provide them with an outstanding working environment.Altadis U.S.A. products are known for their craftsmanship, value and quality

Overview

Premium Territory Manager is responsible for implementing sales plans of the Premium Cigar Division through frequent personal contact and coordination with Premium Cigar Retailers and Distributors.

Territory Location : California, Oregon, and Washington

Responsibilities
• Plans itinerary in conjunction with the Division Sales Manager to engage with key tobacco shops, distributors, or special accounts, depending on the category to which employee has been specifically assigned.
• Compiles and maintains lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from assigned market area newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, the internet, and other sources.
• Initiates, plans and executes promotional events showcasing our products.
• Solicits cigar orders and endeavors to maintain adequate inventory in customer accounts.
• Introduces new brands, sizes and packaging to all accounts with approval from Divisional Sales Manager.
• Organizes and attends partnership and sampling events.
• Promotes and protects premium cigar brands by creatively constructing prominent displays. Rearranges merchandise in cigar cases for fresh, neat and appealing presentation.
• Travels through assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders or talk with customers, either on sales floors or by phone.
• Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Quotes prices and credit terms for direct buying customers and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Prepares daily and weekly reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be based in California and able to travel to Oregon and Washington
• 3+ years of work experience
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with MS office and Outlook applications
• Strong work-ethic, flexibility, and willingness to get the job done and be solution-oriented
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Travel required - approximately 50%
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Cigar experience a plus

Work Environment Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to smoke or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may frequently lift and/ or move up to 35 pounds.