8one8 Brewing is searching for a sales representative candidate to join our team. The sales representative will cover the Greater San Fernando Valley area. We’re a self distributing brewery so the position involves selling, delivery and maintenance of accounts.
Requirements or preferred experience
- Sales experience in the craft beer segment
- Existing relationships and good industry reputation
- Ability to sell to different retail businesses from small volume liquor stores/bottle shops to on tap bars/restaurants as well large volume accounts.
- Provide industry feedback and trends to owners
- Currently residing locally in the area
- Lift min 75lbs regularly all day
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Positive approachable personality that fits well with our company culture.
General Responsibilities:
• Having a firm understanding and be able to explain in detail, the company’s history, community involvement, beer portfolio and the future of 8one8
• Communicate information to accounts about upcoming beer launches, seasonal releases, Point-of-Sale, etc.
• Manage time and priorities in an effective, responsible and efficient manner.
• Be familiar with draft systems and have the ability to troubleshoot when necessary.
• Current in understanding California ABC liquor license codes and regulations.
• Utilize all sales-related software, excel etc
• Gain a working knowledge of each partner within our organization, including an open relationship with all members of the 8one8 team.
• Provide accounts with sales literature, technical assistance and sales training as needed.
• Assist accounts in promoting sales of the products, and helping build consumer brand knowledge of 8one8 products.
• Establish an action plan prior to account visits
• Regularly planned account visits with sales documents and reports submitted to owners.
• Manage sales inventory on a monthly basis.
• Establish regular contact and build relationships with key decision makers at Key Accounts, both on and off premise, in order to gain sales and distribution.
• Work closely with owners to reach company goals.
You will be a great fit for this position if:
• You have a passion for independently produced craft beer
• Prefer a small company mentality vs corporate structure and titles
• You were born to sell and naturally maintain a positive attitude
• Prefer to grow something vs maintain it
• Your nature is to do your best at all times without being managed
• You are highly organized and able to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
• You have a strong desire for results and ability to bring projects to completion
• Flexible work schedule with ability to work nights and week-ends as needed
This is a full time position. Compensation and benefits discussed during the interview process.
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your work experience to info@818brewing.com
Cheers!
Bryan Olson and Derrick Olson
Co-Owners of 8one8 Brewing