Territory Manager - Albany / Syracuse, NY

Xcaliber International, Ltd., L.L.C. is a privately-owned tobacco product manufacturer located in Pryor, Oklahoma. Founded in 2000, Xcaliber International manufactures value-priced cigarettes with an emphasis on quality and state-of-the-art production methods. We are currently seeking a Territory Manager for the Albany / Syracuse, NY area. Territory Managers are assigned to a geographic territory and duties include:

• Calling on established as well as new traditional and nontraditional retail outlets.
• Selling and executing brand-building marketing programs and initiatives within these accounts.
• Introducing Xcaliber products into retail accounts that currently do not carry them.
• Achieving assigned quantitative and qualitative sales goals and brand building measures.
• Building outstanding relationships with store managers / owners by providing expert tobacco and consumer insights and advice through the development of individual business plans.
• Enhancing the availability and visibility of Xcaliber products through superior merchandising and placing point of sales advertising.
• Consistently demonstrating the application of company values in all business interactions.

Requirements

• College degree preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and time-management skills to actively engage and educate adult tobacco users.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outside for short periods of time in extreme climates.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Passion for sales.
• Personal motivation for success.
• An aptitude and understanding of basic computer skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and offer solutions.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Tobacco, Beverage, Snack or Candy industry.
• Leadership and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Broad, cross-functional business knowledge.
• Technical and organizational ability.
• Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and dependability.
• Self-motivation and an orientation to action.
• Flexibility and ability to embrace change.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Company Vehicle, Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with a generous match.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status.