Account Representative - Illinois

Working for one of our world-class brands means being part of a great working environment and collaborating with people from all corners of the world on a product you are proud of.

What can you expect as a Account Representative with Forged Cigar Company?

• Increase sales in respective accounts, call prospective customers, establish buying cycles, and create a customer/supplier relationship

• Manage existing business accounts utilizing effective call strategies, conceptual selling, creative problem solving, promotional planning, and merchandising, etc.

• Develop business partnerships with all classes of trade in order to promote our market leadership

• Secure proper distribution with all channels of trade

• Arrange, manage, and participate in brand-building events in coordination with Events Marketing team

• Manage and maintain records, files, and reports

• Operate district within assigned operating budget

• Prepare sales information for customers

• Establish buying influences, budgets, and purchasing criteria for assigned accounts

• Secure and place orders taking into consideration delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment

• Other duties that may become necessary

Your areas of knowledge and expertise (that matter the most for this role):

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree (Business degree preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• Prior B2B sales experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) is required; experience with luxury/premium CPG is preferred.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic consultative sales skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated effective negotiation and closing ability

• Strong planning and analysis skills, and sound judgment

• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment

• Ability to use tablet computer, smartphone, and accessories

• Ability to reach overhead, bend at the waist, squat, and occasionally lift/carry up to 35 lbs. unassisted

• Overnight travel will be required, including driving an automobile and travel by aircraft and/or train

• Satisfactory driving record is required and must be maintained

• Incumbent must be comfortable with exposure to cigar smoking

• Excellent time management

We value our employees and in addition to our competitive salaries, we offer a competitive benefit package to our talented team members including:

• Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan

• Flexible Spending Account

• Disability Plans

• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

• Additional Supplemental Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays

• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match

What happens next?

• You Apply - Join a world-leading manufacturer of cigars and pipe tobacco

• We carefully review your application (over a nice cup of coffee).

• The important thing to know is that we process applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

• If we are a match, you’ll receive an email or a call from our HR team

• And a final note for you to know - We'll get back to you — even if it's a no (for now)

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