Sales Representative - San Francisco, CA

Ref

US000046

Country

United States of America

Location

California

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing date for applications

14 March 2014

About JTI

JT International is a leading global tobacco company operating in over 120 countries worldwide. One of the fastest growing international industry players over a ten year period, we market world-renowned brands such as Winston, Camel, Mild Seven, LD, Sobranie and Glamour.Within the US, we market and sell three key brands: Wave, Export ‘A’ and WINGS.

Position Purpose

JTI USA is presently seeking a Sales Representative to become a member of our Sales team, to help support the overall strategy of the organization in "San Francisco, CA".

The territory covers San Francisco including Santa Rosa/Petaluma/Rohnert Park/Marin County and all cities down the S.F. Peninsula to Redwood City.

 

This position may require overnight travel and offers advancement opportunity.

 

MUST RESIDE IN SAN FRANCISCO OR WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THE "SAN FRANCISCO, CA" AREA.

Responsibilities

• Stimulate market growth throughout prospecting, cold calling, and networking within the retail market to include – Convenience stores, “Mom & Pop" retailers, Independent Accounts, Wholesalers, and Distributors. 
• Conduct professional presentations to prospective and existing customers within a geographically defined territory.
• Ensure optimal visibility of company products
• Consultative account management of new and existing client base
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate Degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years outside business-to-business sales experience with proven success.
• Experience in selling to retailers, Wholesalers and Distributors in the Consumer Products industry is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-starter with demonstrated strong work ethic.
• Clear driving record
  

Additional Information

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

• Bonus 
• Annual Merit Increase 
• Company Vehicle 
• Healthcare 
• Dental 
• Paid Time Off 
• 401k Plan + Company Contributions 
• Life Insurance 
• Disability
• Tuition Assistance
  

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