Tobacco Sales Executive ( Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Background )

About the role

Sales Executive role focused on Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco sales in the tobacco industry. The position involves managing B2B relationships with tobacco manufacturers, understanding tobacco grading and quality standards, and driving sales of Virginia tobacco leaf supplies.

Key responsibilities

• Find new buyers and maintain strong relationships with existing tobacco manufacturer clients

• Sell and market Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco leaf supplies according to company targets

• Monitor market trends, tobacco price movements, and competitor activities

• Coordinate with agronomy or Quality Control teams to ensure tobacco quality meets client requirements

About you

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (S1) in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business Management, or related field

• Minimum 3–5 years of work experience as Sales Executive in the tobacco industry

• Must have background and deep understanding of Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco

• Understand physical characteristics, grading (quality assessment), and pricing standards for Virginia tobacco

• Possess extensive network (database) with tobacco farmers, collectors, or cigarette manufacturing companies

• Master B2B sales strategies and Key Account Management

• Fluent in English (spoken and written) for communication with international clients

• Strong negotiation skills and sales target achievement orientation

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Active driving license (SIM A / SIM C)

• Willing to travel on business to tobacco plantation areas (for example: Lombok, Klaten, or Bojonegoro) and meet clients outside the city