Title:  Sales Representative - Lake Charles, LA

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That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running. 

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Job Title: Sales Representative

Location: Lake Charles, LA

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 in order 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.

The incumbent must be able to communicate in a timely, efficient, and effective manner in order to build solid relationships with customers.

Areas of Responsibility

• 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 with the retail trade to achieve optimum merchandising, display, and price point communication while building and maintainig relationships.
• Plan, visit and cycle the district responsibilities within assigned frequency by adhering to objectives and maintain proper, accurate, and timely reporting system.
• To help support, develop and maintain territory by attaining agreed upon territory objectives as well as using "cold calling" skill set.
• Maintain product quality at the retail and wholesale levels by ensuring proper product rotation and availability.
• To 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.  
• Provide 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 - Requirements

• BA degree is preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience in FMCG sales, ideally in Tobacco industry.
• Computer Proficiency (Office suite).
• Advanced commercial understanding.
• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Advanced communication skills.

Benefits

Enjoy a competitive salary commensurate with the experience and responsibility requirements.

Excellent employee environment with a competitive benefits package including:

• 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

If you are an enthusiastic, experienced, self-driven, and results-oriented person who enjoys challenges in a diverse environment, this is the next step in your career!