Laudisi Distribution Group — the official U.S. distributor of some of the most important brands in the premium pipe, tobacco, and cigar industry — is looking for a passionate, intrepid, and motivated Territory Sales Manager to join our growing team. You can find more details about the role below, but first let’s take a look at what’s in it for you. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Competitive base salary. We know what it takes to attract top talent. 
• Commission on all completed sales. Get back what you put in — we offer generous commission on every sale you close. 
• Remote work. You control your schedule, splitting your time between sales calls and home. 
• Great work-life balance. Enjoy six paid holidays plus generous paid-time-off based on your time with the company.
• Full benefits package. We offer great rates on Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Stellar 401k program. We match your contributions 1:1 up to 4% — with no vesting period!
• Passionate work culture. Work alongside a growing team of seriously awesome people who love what they do (we call ourselves Laudisians).
• Hands-on industry experience. Learn about the finest pipes, pipe tobacco, and cigars on the market from the world’s foremost experts and enthusiasts. 
• Tuition reimbursement. Want to further develop your skills and education? We can help you get there through our tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program. We incentivize referrals, because if you’re awesome, the people you know probably are, too.
• Year-end bonuses. Last, but certainly not least, we award year-end bonuses — your contributions matter, and your effort does not go unnoticed. 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Laudisi Distribution Group — the official U.S. distributor of Peterson, Savinelli, and Rossi pipes and pipe accessories, as well as Cornell & Diehl, Savinelli, Samuel Gawith, Gawith Hoggarth & Co., and G.L. Pease pipe tobacco brands, among many others — is searching for an intrepid Territory Sales Manager to support our growing sales team. In this role, the perfect candidate will quickly develop a strong understanding of our proprietary software, customer service policies, and expansive product selection to elevate our sales efforts and support brick-and-mortar and online retailers across a major, high-earning national territory.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As a Territory Sales Manager, you will work directly with the Director of Laudisi Distribution Group to manage and grow B2B sales of our entire catalog of products across a high-potential territory, using a consultative, category-based approach that focuses on retailer education, brand ambassadorship, and strong customer relationships. Among other tasks, your primary day-to-day responsibilities will include making store visits, booking and processing orders, and coordinating — both operationally and administratively — with our headquarters-based support staff. Additionally, you will also lead in-store merchandising efforts, regularly update our CRM and relevant account files, and provide product education and guidance to store owners and staff through sales events and trunk shows. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Superlative active listening and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to optimize travel schedules 
• Strong capacity for problem solving and critical thinking 
• Exceptional communication, both verbally and in writing
• Previous sales experience, preferably in a B2B environment

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Live in or Relocate to Ohio, Michigan or Indiana
• Be curious, open-minded, and a life-long learner
• Possess a general interest or experience in premium tobacco
• Demonstrate high levels of empathy and emotional intelligence
• Be punctual, reliable, and flexible
• Work autonomously with little direction
• Be willing to travel 50% of working hours
• Think critically and make decisions with intellectual rigor
• Have a valid Driver’s License
• Pass a criminal background check

BONUS SKILLS:

Our Territory Managers are product and industry experts; therefore, previous experience — either personally or professionally — with premium pipes, pipe tobacco, and/or cigars would be advantageous. 

If you share our core values — Passion, Intrepidity, Creativity, Idealism, Wisdom — apply today!

Look, we’re super passionate about the things we do—for many of us that includes the things we buy, make, and sell chiefly pipes, pipe tobacco, and cigars. Lots of us smoke tobacco at Laudisi and there will be times when you must work in smoking areas. Please consider whether you are comfortable working around smoke and tobacco before applying for this position. Check us out and apply at corporate.laudisi.com 

Applicants being considered must pass a criminal background check. Our hiring and employment practices are based solely on job related criteria, and we do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.