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Justin Sandlin

Watauga,TX

Summary

Focused Area Sales Manager offering over 20 years of experience in relationship building, account retention and B2B direct sales. Self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, introducing products and educating clients. I believe sales is all about building solid, trustworthy relationships with people.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

League Of Fat Bastards Cigars
Coral Gables, Florida
03.2025 - 09.2025
  • Developed and executed regional sales strategies for premium cigar products.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key retailers and distributors in the region.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional campaigns for new launches.
  • Collaborated to help create two new products including name, artwork and design.

Territory Manager

Quality Importers
Weston, FL
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Territory Manager covering the states of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia.
  • Focus on maintaining lasting relationships while building new.
  • Identifying market trends to help my customers become as profitable as possible.
  • Treating my territory as it is my own business with constant follow up and a "do what I say I'm going to do" mentality.
  • Devised territory sales plans to exceed revenue and market penetration goals.
  • Prospecting to create sales opportunities.

Territory Manager

AJ Fernandez Cigar Company
Doral, FL
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Territory Manager for the state of Texas.
  • Maintained open communication, followed-up on customer needs and offered new products to account holders to maintain client base and encourage repeat buyers.
  • Developed productive relationships with key account holders.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
North Richland Hills, TX
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Helped customers select optimal plants, tools and accessory purchases for specific needs.
  • Maintained well-stocked, organized and attractively merchandised garden items.
  • Cleared out older items to make way for new seasonal offerings with skilled use of sales displays and special pricing.

Regional Sales Manager

Tarazona Cigar Co.
Hialeah, FL
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Territory manager for the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Kansas.
  • Opened up multiple new accounts.
  • Maintained open communication, followed-up on customer needs and offered new products to account holders to maintain client base and encourage repeat buyers.
  • Traveled to customer sites with sales representatives to meet and help close deals through effective persuasion.

Regional Sales Manager

Miami Cigar & Co.
Miami, FL
11.2011 - 01.2021
  • Territory manager for the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Kansas.
  • Consistently increase sales by developing key customer relationships.
  • Grew client base with lasting business relationships by being honest, trustworthy & helpful.
  • Managed in-store cut & light tastings and large events monthly.
  • Consistently met and surpassed sales quotas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richland High School
North Richland Hills, TX
05.1996

Skills

  • Territory and account management
  • Strategic planning
  • Business development
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Relationship selling
  • Proficient with Netsuite, MS Office and all Apple office programs
  • Proficient in all social media platforms

References

Jason Wood

Vice President, Miami Cigar & Co.

(305) 972-8663

jwood@miamicigar.com

Kenneth Mansfield

National Sales Director, La Galera Cigars

(561) 676-0587

Patrick Howard

Friend, Wiha Tools

(918) 504-2020

tap527@gmail.com

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

League Of Fat Bastards Cigars
03.2025 - 09.2025

Territory Manager

Quality Importers
08.2022 - 03.2025

Territory Manager

AJ Fernandez Cigar Company
04.2022 - 07.2022

Sales Associate

Home Depot
02.2022 - 04.2022

Regional Sales Manager

Tarazona Cigar Co.
02.2021 - 12.2021

Regional Sales Manager

Miami Cigar & Co.
11.2011 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Richland High School
Justin Sandlin