Sales Representative - Vaughn NM

About Us

ITG Brands is the third‑largest tobacco company in the USA, offering well‑known cigarette, cigar, and e‑vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward‑thinking partner with operational integrity. We are committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. Our challenger mindset drives success through collaboration, new ideas, and a willingness to seize opportunities.

Job Summary

Make sales to retailers, primarily in the form of commitments to increase stock, place orders, stock new product lines, expand shelf space, participate in incentive and pre‑shipment programs, allow promotional placements, and assign prime placement to products and promotional materials. Identify opportunities to drive volume and market share, optimize coverage to meet or exceed objectives, establish credibility and influence, and actively seek retail insights to strengthen the team and company.

Responsibilities

• Sales: Sell company products, programs, and promotions; develop selling plans; demonstrate product and industry knowledge; collaborate with division resources; deliver retail execution objectives and key company priorities.
• Retail Partnership: Develop and maintain strong retail partnerships; identify company opportunities and provide input to the Division Sales Manager; influence retailers to support sales and strategies; align consumer and retailer insights.
• Retail Coverage: Measure resources to maximize store‑by‑store time allocation; ensure alignment to retail cycle plan coverage objectives; optimize assignment coverage designs.
• Retail Store Development: Ensure placement and service of merchandising fixtures/displays; maintain retail partnership agreement requirements; uphold promotional programs and competitive pricing initiatives.
• Retail Communication & Insights: Gain and maintain retailer acceptance of the “ITG Portal” for reimbursement and tracking; share best practices with the Division Sales Manager; solicit and report customer and competitive insights; identify critical sales opportunities.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED; must be 21 years of age or older; valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Knowledge of: Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.
• Skilled in: Verbal and written communication; attention to detail; problem/situation analysis; effective time and task management; multitasking; flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to: Make sales and obtain commitments; communicate to a broad and diverse audience; maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate critical thinking; work with diverse populations; receive and convey information orally and in writing; prioritize assignments and manage time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field with 1+ years of related sales experience.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must live within the assignment boundary or a pre‑approved mileage, or be willing to relocate at personal expense.
• Moderate physical effort; occasional lifting of light objects (10‑50 lb).
• Ability to bend, crouch, stretch, climb, or reach in retail settings; walk, sit, or stand for extended periods.
• Travel required based on assignment needs; occasional exposure to noise, dust, or weather.
• Operates in retail and wholesale environments; prolonged machine operation (vehicle, computer, keyboard).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans.
• Dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6 % plus 5 % annual company contribution.
• 15 company‑paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee recognition and discount programs.
• Education assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Compensation

Annual base salary range: $56,250 – $75,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus or incentive compensation.