Area Sales Executive
🚀 Area Sales Executive - Cigars
📍 North of England (Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds)
Be the face of a respected brand launching to the UK market
This is a standout opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, heritage, and innovation. You'll play a key role in launching and growing a popular product range, working closely with independent retailers and convenience stores.
💼 The Role
As an Area Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for driving brand presence and sales across your territory. This is a hands-on, field-based role where personality, product passion, and creativity really matter.
You will:
- Represent a portfolio of cigars and cigarillos to independent retailers
- Increase brand awareness and market share
- Train store staff to confidently recommend and advocate the products
- Identify and maximise "hot spot" opportunities in your territory
- Support new product launches with creative, engaging in-store activity
This role suits someone who enjoys relationship-building, being out in the field, and taking ownership of their patch.
🌍 The Company
This is a heritage-driven manufacturer known for product quality, innovation, and commitment to sustainability. They are genuine investors in people, nurturing talent and offering excellent training and development opportunities.
The portfolio spans:
- Aromatic
- Hand-rolled
- Premium
- Miniature brands
👤 Who We're Looking For
- Field sales experience covering new business and account management
- Experience selling into independent retailers is highly desirable
- Background in a related or regulated product category would be advantageous
- Confident, personable, and comfortable training and educating customers
- Full UK driving licence
💰 Package & Benefits
- Salary: £33,000
- Bonus: £5,000
- Company car, fuel card & credit card
- Laptop & mobile
- Pension & healthcare
- Incentive trips for top performers
👉 If you enjoy being the face of a brand, launching products, and building long-term retailer relationships, this is a brilliant opportunity to make your mark.
