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based consumer products company operating within the tobacco and specialty retail industry
. The organization is currently expanding its commercial presence and distribution network across multiple U.As part of this growth strategy, the company is strengthening its sales organization with experienced professionals capable of developing new distributor and wholesale relationships, expanding market coverage, and driving sustainable revenue growth.
This opportunity is ideal for sales professionals with experience in tobacco, smoke-shop products, convenience-store products, wholesale distribution, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other related route-to-market industries
. CONFISA Staffing Services is conducting a confidential search for an
Outside Sales Representative on behalf of a growing U.The primary objective of this position is to identify, develop, secure, and grow new distributor and wholesale relationships within an assigned territory
. This is not a traditional route-sales or account-maintenance position
.
We are looking for a proactive sales professional who knows how to build a market: identify potential distributors, reach owners and key decision-makers, develop new business opportunities, negotiate commercial relationships, support account activation, and drive repeat business. The ideal candidate will bring relevant experience and, preferably, an existing network within tobacco distribution, smoke-shop distribution, convenience-store wholesale, cash-and-carry, specialty retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or related distribution channels
.
Identify, prospect, qualify, and develop new distributors and wholesale accounts within the assigned territory. Build and maintain an active pipeline of potential distribution partners. Reach distributor owners, purchasing managers, category buyers, sales leaders, and other key decision-makers. Present products and commercial opportunities to prospective distribution partners. Develop new business through direct outreach, referrals, industry relationships, field visits, and market activity. Work with distribution partners to expand retail penetration and generate sustainable repeat business.
Identify opportunities to increase territory coverage, account activity, order frequency, and revenue. Monitor market conditions, competitive activity, customer feedback, and new commercial opportunities. Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline information, follow-up activity, and sales forecasts. Travel regularly throughout the assigned territory. Achieve established objectives for distributor acquisition, account activation, revenue growth, and market expansion. Proven experience in outside sales, business development, wholesale sales, distributor development, or channel sales
.
Strong experience prospecting and opening new business
, rather than exclusively servicing existing accounts. Strong sales presentation, negotiation, closing, and relationship-development skills. Ability to independently manage a geographic territory and sales pipeline. Experience using CRM systems and maintaining disciplined follow-up. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and availability for frequent territory travel. High school diploma or GED required.
Strong preference will be given to candidates with direct experience and established relationships within tobacco, smoke-shop, convenience-store, wholesale, CPG, or closely related distribution environments.
Candidates who have successfully opened new distributor accounts and converted those relationships into repeat orders and sustainable territory growth will be particularly relevant to this opportunity.
3+ years of successful sales experience in outside sales, business development, wholesale sales, distributor development, channel sales, or a closely related commercial role.
~ Demonstrated experience prospecting, developing, and closing new business
, not only managing existing accounts.
~ Ability to reach and influence distributor owners, purchasing managers, category buyers, sales leaders, and other key decision-makers.
~ Strong preference for candidates with experience in tobacco, smoke-shop products, convenience-store products, wholesale distribution, CPG, beverages, or other related route-to-market industries
.
~ Existing relationships with distributors, wholesalers, smoke-shop distributors, convenience-store wholesalers, cash-and-carry operators, or relevant retail chains are highly desirable.
~ Demonstrated ability to open new accounts and develop them into recurring business
.
~ Strong prospecting, sales presentation, negotiation, closing, and relationship-building skills.
~ Ability to independently manage a geographic territory, sales pipeline, travel schedule, and follow-up activities.
~ Experience working with CRM systems and maintaining accurate sales activity and pipeline information.
~ Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel frequently throughout the assigned territory.
~ High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field is preferred.
~ This is a full-time, territory-based sales opportunity with a growing U.Opportunity to grow income based on sales performance and territory development
Travel:
Frequent travel throughout the assigned territory is required.
Candidates must have reliable transportation and be comfortable conducting in-person visits with distributors, wholesalers, and customers.
Confidential Search: experience, demonstrated sales capabilities, and ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume highlighting relevant sales, distributor-development, wholesale, and territory-growth experience.
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