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Job Description:
Our Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and maintaining awareness of our brands, as well as promotion and sales. This person will work closely with our distributors, as well as the rest of the Strangeways Brewing team, to grow sales volume, manage existing accounts, open new accounts, set up and execute events and promotions.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for craft and excellent customer service skills, while being independently driven, outgoing, competitive, organized, hardworking, goal oriented and persistent. We are seeking applicants with experience in sales, account management, a strong working knowledge of the brewing process and a sound understanding of craft beer culture.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
[*]Visit all assigned accounts and meet all scheduled appointments[*]Maintain a regular schedule of appointments with accounts in assigned area[*]Proactively pursue new accounts[*]Develop and maintain strong relationships with distributor and customers[*]Become thoroughly acquainted with every key decision maker[*]Maintain expert knowledge of beer, the brewing process, beer history and current industry trends[*]Maintain familiarity with ABC laws and practices for assigned territory[*]Achieve various sales & marketing goals[*]Increase market share and same store sales of our beers[*]Conduct beer tasting and account staff education with key accounts[*]Coordinate ride-with and team sells[*]Organize, plan, staff and execute events at accounts and in the market including beer dinners, tap takeovers, festivals, tasting events and samplings on a regular basis. This includes seeking participation in appropriate special events, registration, logistical coordination between the distributor and the event staff and attendance and representation on behalf of the brewery.[*]Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
To be eligible for this position you must meet the requirements below:[*]A minimum of one year in sales or related industry experience is required[*]Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience[*]Candidate must have access to a registered vehicle for each day[*]Clean driving record, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance is required[*]Ability to multi-task and work in an organized fashion[*]Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals[*]Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed[*]Familiarity with the brewing, distribution and retail side of the beer industry is desired[*]Excellent oral and written communication skills[*]Must be competent in basic computer applications[*]Must be willing and able to assist with out-of-market promotions and festivals as needed[*]Ability to lift and move 35 lb. cases of beer frequently, and move and place 165 lb. kegs as needed
This full time position will offer competitive compensation based on experience with bonus potential.
Email resume and cover letter to Debbie@strangewaysbrewing.com
Our Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and maintaining awareness of our brands, as well as promotion and sales. This person will work closely with our distributors, as well as the rest of the Strangeways Brewing team, to grow sales volume, manage existing accounts, open new accounts, set up and execute events and promotions.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for craft and excellent customer service skills, while being independently driven, outgoing, competitive, organized, hardworking, goal oriented and persistent. We are seeking applicants with experience in sales, account management, a strong working knowledge of the brewing process and a sound understanding of craft beer culture.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
[*]Visit all assigned accounts and meet all scheduled appointments[*]Maintain a regular schedule of appointments with accounts in assigned area[*]Proactively pursue new accounts[*]Develop and maintain strong relationships with distributor and customers[*]Become thoroughly acquainted with every key decision maker[*]Maintain expert knowledge of beer, the brewing process, beer history and current industry trends[*]Maintain familiarity with ABC laws and practices for assigned territory[*]Achieve various sales & marketing goals[*]Increase market share and same store sales of our beers[*]Conduct beer tasting and account staff education with key accounts[*]Coordinate ride-with and team sells[*]Organize, plan, staff and execute events at accounts and in the market including beer dinners, tap takeovers, festivals, tasting events and samplings on a regular basis. This includes seeking participation in appropriate special events, registration, logistical coordination between the distributor and the event staff and attendance and representation on behalf of the brewery.[*]Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
To be eligible for this position you must meet the requirements below:[*]A minimum of one year in sales or related industry experience is required[*]Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience[*]Candidate must have access to a registered vehicle for each day[*]Clean driving record, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance is required[*]Ability to multi-task and work in an organized fashion[*]Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals[*]Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed[*]Familiarity with the brewing, distribution and retail side of the beer industry is desired[*]Excellent oral and written communication skills[*]Must be competent in basic computer applications[*]Must be willing and able to assist with out-of-market promotions and festivals as needed[*]Ability to lift and move 35 lb. cases of beer frequently, and move and place 165 lb. kegs as needed
This full time position will offer competitive compensation based on experience with bonus potential.
Email resume and cover letter to Debbie@strangewaysbrewing.com