Sales Representative - Lahoma - OK

ITG Brands; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tobacco company is seeking a Sales Representative in Lahoma, OK. In this role, you will sell products to retailers, develop selling plans, and collaborate with the division's resources. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma, be 21 years or older, and have intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Dollar for dollar 401k match

15 Company-paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in sales and customer interaction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sell company products and promotions to retailers.
• Develop selling plans and demonstrate product knowledge.
• Collaborate with division resources to identify sales opportunities.
• Maintain strong retail partnerships.

Skills

Effective time and task management

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication skills

Multitasking capabilities

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Sales Representative - Lahoma - OK

Location

Oklahoma

City

Lahoma

Role Type

Permanent

About us

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

The role

• Make sales to retailers, primarily in the form of commitments from retailers to increase stock, place orders, stock new product lines, provide and expand shelf space, participate in incentive programs and pre-shipment programs, allow promotional placements, and assign prime placement to products and promotional materials. Identify opportunities to drive volume and market share in your assignment. Optimize coverage to meet and/or exceed objectives by continually challenging the status quo. Establish credibility and increase influence in assignment to support and maximize sales and promote company priorities and goals. Actively seek to gain insights through retail activities that can be communicated and reported to strengthen the team and Company Brands.

Responsibilities

• Sell company products, programs, and promotions to retailers.
• Develops selling plans that resonate with retailers and encompass conceptual selling themes across all company categories.
• Demonstrate product and industry knowledge to effectively market and sell Company products.
• Collaborate with division resources to identify sales opportunities that can be acted upon to drive sales performance.
• Be accountable for delivering all assigned retail execution objectives and key company priorities within your respective assignment.
• Develop and maintain strong retail partnerships across the assignment.
• Identify company opportunities within the assignment and provide input to Division Sales Manager on potential areas for improved sales.
• Model ability to influence retailer to support company sales and key strategies and initiatives.
• Penetrate consumer and retailer insights to drive alignment between the Company and the consumer.
• Measure resources to maximize time allocation on a store-by-store basis to maximize productivity and meet objectives.
• Ensures alignment to retail cycle plan coverage objectives and overall coverage model parameters.
• Optimize assignment coverage designs to maximize retail activity time in achieving strategic objectives.
• Ensures placement and services of all merchandising fixtures/displays to present a competitive merchandising advantage across all Company categories.
• Ensures all requirements of our retail partnership agreements are being maintained by retail stores.
• Ensures and maintains all promotional programs and competitive pricing initiatives.
• Gains and maintains acceptance by retailers to use the “ITG Portal” as the primary method for reimbursement and tracking.
• Share best practice approaches with Division Sales Manager to improve sales and overall division business performance.
• Solicit and report customer and competitive insights to identify critical sales opportunities and provide solutions to Division Sales Manager/HQ.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued from state of residence.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem/situation analysis.
• Effective time and task management.
• Multitasking capabilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans.
• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution.
• 15 Company-paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee recognition and discount programs.
• Education assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.

ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].