National Account Manager

Company: Swisher International, Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 8, 2025

Job Description:

Description

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For the past 162 years, Swisher has been an industry leader known for its iconic products and commitment to high quality standards. With a rich history, Swisher serves adult consumers through a diverse range of businesses, including Swisher Sweets Cigar Company, Helme Tobacco Co., Hempire, Rogue Holdings, and Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. If you're ready to create excitement and drive what's next in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Primary Purpose:

The National Account Manager (NAM) is responsible for managing and calling on Swisher's high index national retail chain accounts and wholesale customers as assigned by geographic area.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage sales, distribution, special programs and in-store merchandising of Swisher brands for all assigned accounts. Maximize volume and revenue in key assigned accounts by utilizing data and fact-based selling methods. Present promotional plans and execute with key customers that drive specific growth goals (internal and external).
Responsible for engaging with large accounts on category management initiatives. Create and present Business Reviews that will drive Swisher sales and improve business performance across the full line of Swisher brands.
Responsible for overseeing store resets and sales coverage support which include strong partnership with the field sales
Responsible for creating and presenting to customers an overview of sales choices for accounts
Attend and support National Account Customer Trade Shows and events to drive sales and maintain customer relations
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

5+ years of growing CPG sales experience to include increased responsibility.

Must be at least 21 at the time of employment.
Must have valid driver's license.
Strong and effective communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel: This role requires up to 60% of travel, including overnight travel.

Preferred

Complete understanding and knowledge of Swisher's full product line and promotional offerings.
Bilingual
7- Eleven Account Management experience

Education: Master's Degree

Salary Range:

Target Salary range DOE : $116,000.00 -$151,500.00

What we offer:

Base salary and bonus program
Company vehicle for business and personal use
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance effective on date of hire
Generous 401(k) Plan
Defined Contribution Plan
Paid vacation and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career!

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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