National Account Manager

Swisher•Dallas, TX

About The Position

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 is responsible for identifying, developing, and scaling white space distribution opportunities across emerging and under penetrated growth channels (e.g., College Campus, Home Improvement, DIY, Sporting Goods). This role serves as the primary commercial lead, partnering with distributors, wholesalers, brokers, and retail customers to expand Swisher’s presence, accelerate distribution, and unlock incremental growth across targeted channels and product portfolios.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sales experience.
Extensive customer knowledge and experience managing: Vistar, Aramark, Sodexo, Canteen, Chartwells College Campuses + Bookstores Big Box + DIY Hardware Stores Sporting Goods Retail Chains Additional Channels Experience a PLUS.
Must be at least 21 at the time of employment
Valid driver’s license
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Education: Master's Degree related field

Responsibilities

Own the commercial strategy and execution for assigned growth channels, driving distribution expansion, sales performance, and profitable growth across key accounts.
Lead day‑to‑day account management across distributor, wholesale, broker, and retailer partners, ensuring alignment on objectives, execution priorities, and performance expectations.
Identify and prioritize white‑space opportunities by channel, customer, and product, translating insights into actionable distribution, merchandising, and promotional plans.
Maximize sales volume, revenue, and profitability through data‑driven selling, customer‑specific pricing and promotional strategies, and disciplined trade investment management.
Partner with customers on category management and assortment strategies, delivering insights‑based business reviews that strengthen Swisher’s role as a value‑added category partner.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Field Sales, Marketing, Category Management, and Supply Chain to execute store resets, launches, and in‑store programs, ensuring consistent and effective execution.
Develop and present customized annual and quarterly business plans that align Swisher’s growth priorities with customer objectives and channel dynamics.
Represent Swisher at national and regional trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings to build relationships, prospect new opportunities, and advance channel expansion.
Monitor performance, execution quality, and market feedback, proactively adjusting plans to address gaps and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.