Proud to be named one of the fastest growing private companies in the Bay Area in 2017, Fort Point Beer is shaking up the Bay Area beverage scene one 6-pack at a time. We are looking for an ambitious and hungry salesperson to develop our Sacramento territory in a hybrid sales role (on and off-premise accounts).
POSITION SUMMARY:
The slate is clean and the sky’s the limit. The perfect candidate is a hustler who strives to achieve both aggressive growth and meaningful relationship management: must love cultivating a robust list of leads and partnerships while also providing seamless, professional and friendly service on behalf of the brewery. While this role is primarily charged with securing and managing accounts, Fort Point Beer Company also encourages our small, agile team to develop new projects and innovations on behalf of a growing brewery within a $100 billion industry.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build, cultivate, and manage a comprehensive sales territory in a hybrid sales rep role (on-premise and off-premise accounts)
- Proactively manage portfolio of current accounts, expanding relationships and maximizing opportunities within existing client base
- Achieve revenue and sales goals through new business opportunities and increased current account sales
- Ensure account and customer satisfaction through friendly service and ongoing communication
- Troubleshoot draft system maintenance for accounts as needed
- Deliver beer on a one-off or 11th hour basis
- Work closely with AR team to keep accounts current
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Excellent leadership capabilities with strong presentation and interpersonal skills
- Excellent sales background with solid understanding of company selling procedures
- Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
- Strong communication skills: verbal, listening and written
- Capable of seeking out new ideas, exhibit initiative and be proactive
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong competitive intelligence within the marketplace
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Being able to lift, push and/or pull 35lbs. on a regular basis
- Having the ability to push, pull and manipulate 165lbs
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid company holidays
- Health Care: 100% Employer contribution to Kaiser Silver plan and 50% for Dependents
- Supplementary: Eligible for Dental, Vision, and Life group plan
- Commuter benefits
- Discounted Planet Granite or other Gym membership
- Beer and Food benefits
TRAVEL:
- Frequent travel within assigned territory
Cover Letter Required with Application
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