JC Newman

July 06, 2023

WEST TAMPA TOBACCO CO. APPOINTS RAMI DAKKO DIRECTOR OF NORTH AMERICAN SALES



West Tampa Tobacco Co. is excited to announce that 20-year cigar industry veteran Rami Dakko has officially joined the family as Director of North American Sales.

Rami began his career working in retail, developing a deep passion and knowledge for the premium cigar industry. Wanting to further his career, Rami joined General Cigar as a Territory Sales Manager. It was in this role where Rami demonstrated an uncanny ability to connect with both retailers and consumers. Over the past 8 years Rami’s trademark style and unwavering focus on exceeding his customer’s needs resulted in him being one of the top performers among an impressive line-up of sales professionals. In his new role at West Tampa Tobacco Company Rami will have the opportunity to take the next step in his impressive career.

“To support our explosive growth in the US and around the world we knew we needed to build a team of high energy, passionate people. Rami checks all the boxes we have built West Tampa upon, Trust, Respect and Friendship. Rami has been someone that I have been proud to call a friend as well as someone whom I respect immensely. I have no doubt that Rami will take West Tampa to the next level in the US”, said Rick Rodriguez, co-owner of West Tampa Tobacco Company.

Rami will be based in Philadelphia, PA and will have responsibility for West Tampa’s North American expansion as well as management of several strategic national accounts. Rami will report to Ricky Rodriguez.

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