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Radiant Beer Co. is looking for a stellar sales person to join our team and expand our reach within our home territory of Orange County. The ideal candidate will be deeply entrenched in the OC craft beer community, have a passion for world-class beer, and be motivated to hit the streets and spread the radiance. Primary duties include:
- Develop and maintain relationships with both current and prospective accounts. Communicate regularly and professionally using in-person, text, phone and/or email to obtain orders.
- Proactively monitor beer release schedule to determine and provide communication to accounts about new beer releases.
- Work closely with Sales Manager and distribution team to coordinate orders & account deliveries.
- Regularly perform deliveries to accounts as part of daily sales routes.
- Plan, communicate and attend events; tap takeovers, beer dinners, pairings, etc.
- Maintain detailed notes on account status, samples provided, contact information & licensing info. Report weekly on status of territory.
- Ensure product quality at accounts (i.e., draft line maintenance, refrigerated storage, beer in code, etc.)
- Use Quickbooks Online to create invoices, track & input payments from customers.
- Conduct ongoing brand training with retailers and consumers.
- Assist with organizing cold box, warehouse and other work areas as needed.
- Provide an excellent, professional image of the company to all prospects, accounts, and consumers.
- Passion for craft beer and basic understanding of beer styles, brewing & fermentation processes and off-flavors.
- 1+ year demonstrated sales experience in beer, wine or spirits. Hospitality experience a plus.
- Strong, professional & friendly written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to use initiative and work independently while also being a team player.
- Possess strong logistical and planning skills.
- Basic math skills and ability to keep accurate records.
- Proficient in Google Suite, Mac OS & Quickbooks.
- Must have access to reliable transportation. Class C license with a clean driving record and safe driving skills.
- Occasional travel required to trade shows and beer related events.
- A flexible schedule Monday-Friday to accommodate ideal hours for account visits; availability to work occasional Saturdays and Sundays for special events.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit for extended periods of time; walk; kneel/crouch; smell; taste; lift 55+ pounds repeatedly; maneuver 160+ pounds.