Title: Sales Representative - Charlottesville, VA Location: Charlottesville, VA, US, 22901

JTI is a leading international tobacco company with operations in more than 120 countries. Were the global owner of world-renowned brands such as Winston, the number two cigarette brand in the world, and Camel (outside the US). Our global brands also include Mevius, LD and Natural American Spirit, and we manufacture the internationally recognized Logic e-cigarette brand and Ploom Tech, a major brand in the heated tobacco category.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we employ over 45000 people across the globe. We were recently awarded Global Top Employer for the fifth consecutive year with regional Top Employer Certification in Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, Africa and the Middle East. This is recognition of our outstanding talent strategy, energizing culture and commitment to learning and development.

We are a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies. For more information visit .

**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 **Charlottesville, VA.** The bulk of the territory includes: **Staunton, Harrisonburg, Culpepper, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Ashland and Manassas** **and surrounding areas.** This position offers advancement opportunity.

**MUST RESIDE WITHIN TERRITORY OR WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THE 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 Bachelors Degree or 1-3 years of sales experience

* 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

**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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