Enhance distribution of products to achieve targeted growth. Self-motivated Territory Sales Manager with 22-year background in managing accounts for assigned territories and selling products ethically and with market-driven approaches.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Territory Sales Representative
Smokey Mountain Snuff USA
09.2017 - 03.2023
Marketed products to wholesale distributors
Merchandised retail accounts
Handled inventory controls, code dating, damages and return credits
Represented Smokey Mountain at regional trade shows.
Negotiated contracts and special promotions with distributors.
Provided support to retail customers of distributors
Represented company at all charity golf tournaments.
Prospected for new accounts
Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas
Territory Sales Manager
NicoGenPharma Solutions - A PL Development Company
01.2018 - 12.2022
First salesperson for this startup company producing alternative nicotine products
Developed wholesale customers In Louisiana and Texas territories
Attended all national and regional trade shows
Merchandised retail accounts providing POS and customer support
After 1-1/2 years of market growth Swisher International Tobacco joint ventured with N.G.P
Position changed to Ambassador for Rogue products distributed by Swisher International
Tobacco alternatives were Snuff, Gum, lozenge and Pouches containing nicotine
Provided competitor market research, buying trends and market conditions to parent company.
Louisiana Sales Representative
Cheyenne International Tobacco
06.2011 - 01.2018
Introduced Cheyenne Tobacco products to markets in Texas and Louisiana
Developed wholesale customer accounts
Merchandised Cheyenne tobacco products in retail accounts providing POS and product support
Represented Cheyenne at all national and regional trade shows
Used CRM software to manage accounts and track product performance information
Implemented sales promotions to increase sales productivity
Exceeded sales quotas every year
Given responsibility for implantation of new premium cigar products.
Education
High School Graduate -
West Monroe High School
West Monroe, LA
05.1963
Skills
Skills & abilities
Brand Development
Organization Skills
Attention to Detail
Presentation Skills
Marketing Skills
Deal Closing
CRM Software
Cold Calling
Account Growth
Sales closing
Salesforce
Contract Negotiation
Business development and planning
Certification
Licensed Private Pilot
Timeline
Territory Sales Manager
NicoGenPharma Solutions - A PL Development Company