Now Hiring - Japan Tobacco Inc. - Manufacturing Sales Representative in Fayetteville, NC

Full description of the position

Job Title: Sales Representative

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Reporting to: District Sales Manager

Role: Permanent

Sales Representative

What this position is about:
The purpose of this position is to develop and ensure implementation of the JT International USA sales strategies and programs within the incumbent's sales territory to achieve the Company's financial, sales, and volume quarterly/annual targets. The sales representative assumes a primary role in the development of JTI sales within the territory by achieving all sales objectives and by maximizing the distribution and merchandising of our products while working within the guidelines set by corporate policy. Incumbent must be able to communicate in a timely, efficient, and effective manner and build relationships with customers.

The position is located in: Fayetteville, NC

The territory region includes the following: Wadesboro, Laurinburg, Lumberton, Wilmington, Jacksonville, Newbern, Clinton, and Rockingham

What will you do?

• Attain sales, distribution, merchandising, and product inventory level objectives in the retail and wholesale outlets. within his/her territory as assigned by the District Sales or Regional Account Manager.
• Merchandise, display, and communicate our products' messages to the ultimate consumer through effective communication/negotiation skills.
• Retail trade to achieve optimum merchandising, display, and price point communication while building and maintaining relationships.
• To help support, develop and maintain territory by attaining agreed upon territory objectives as well as using "cold calling" skill set.
• To maintain product quality at the retail and wholesale levels by ensuring proper product rotation and availability.
• Effectively communicate competitive information from the field on a timely basis
• Present a professional image, create and maintain good business rapport with all internal and external clients in line with the Corporate Policy guidelines.
• Give superior service in a timely and efficient manner manage consignment funds.
• To perform any other tasks given by the direct manager.

Who are we looking for?

• BA degree is preferred.
• Two - Three years of sales or sales merchandising experience preferred but not required, with outside consumer products sales experience a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with some knowledge of the internet.
• Active listening and providing solutions to customers

OKAY but… what’s in it for you?!

• You will have an exceptional opportunity of learning various aspects of JTI business, in a challenging, fast-growing environment
• You will have the opportunity to grow and develop within your sales career
• Manage and own your territory
• Work in a fun never boring environment

Benefits
Enjoy a competitive salary commensurate with the experience and responsibility requirements.
Excellent employee environment with a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual Performance based Bonus
• Company Vehicle
• Annual Merit Increase
• Healthcare
• Dental + Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid family leave benefit
• 401k Plan + Company Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Tuition Assistance

We want to be innovative, agile & successful achievers!

Do you want to expand your cross functional opportunities and accelerate your career growth?!

Then this role may be for you! Come and join us!

"JTI offers equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors."

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road