DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure the implementation of all sales and marketing programs for the entire portfolio.
- Motivate distributor sales force to achieve sales objectives
- Focus on selling products and/or upgrading number of product lines across distribution channels
- Conduct wait-staff / bartender educations, beer tastings and beer dinners
- Ensure merchandising standards are upheld on and off - premise
- Plan and execute on-premise promotions as permitted (including evenings; weekend festivals)
- Develop and maintain close relationships with key accounts both on and off premise.
- Work with local distributors to increase brand awareness and consumption
- Be responsible for the allocation and use of point-of-sale materials
- Collect data (e.g. pricing, distribution) as required
- Compile and submit reports required for the sales division
- Operate within budget and use budget to build sales success. Observe all state and federal laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of malt beverages
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- One to two years malt beverage experience, at least one year at a wine or beer distributor of as a manufacturer’s representative required.
- Ability to interface with various levels of management, at wholesale as well as retail
- Self-motivation and ability to work with limited amount of direction; ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak in front of large groups, conduct trainings/promotions
- Strong work ethic; demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities
- An intense competitive spirit with an assertive, confident personality
- Strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving results
- Strong judgment and professional maturity
- Excellent problem solving skills; mathematically proficient
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point. Ekos a plus
- Ability to lift and move cases of beer frequently
- Must possess a valid drivers license
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Retirement Plan with company match