Regional Sales Manager - Hix Farm Brewery - Cookeville, TN

[HixFarm]

Regional Sales Manager for Cookeville and Putnam County Tennessee
www.HixFarmBrewery.com

Primary Responsibilities

• Increase wholesale distribution volume
• Ensure that retail and distributor accounts have a positive brand experience
• Routinely reach out to accounts to ensure their business needs are fulfilled
• Ensure that wholesale orders are fulfilled and recorded for compliance in a timely manner

Additional Job Duties

• Manage accounts with the goal of gaining increased distribution and driving rate of sale through promotional activity and consumer awareness
• Weekly communication with customer accounts and management to ensure customers needs are being met and weekly activities are planned and executed efficiently.
• Visit a minimum of 10 existing and 10 new potential accounts per week. Record results of customer visits in customer resource management database.
• Act as a brand ambassador during events including, tap takeovers, wholesale account tastings, beer dinners and local festivals
• Delivering kegs to local Putnam County accounts

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 58lb 1/6BBL keg and maneuver and place 160lb 1/2BBL kegs
• A valid driverÂ’s license as extensive car travel is required
• Candidates must be a US citizens or permanent residents not requiring work visa sponsorship
• Candidates must not have felonies on record
• Candidates must demonstrate examples of being a self-starter and possess strong organizational skills
• This position requires computer knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have a basic understanding and use of selling skills, and the ability to express oneself in an articulate, succinct, and professional manner
• Basic understanding of the three-tier system and wholesale beer taxation in the state of Tennessee

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role at a brewery or distributor
• Ability to use Google Drive and Microsoft products for tracking customer interactions
• This position requires a strong work ethic, captivating interpersonal skills, passion for good beer, beer nerd knowledge of beer styles, and the ability to grow business at the retail and distributor level
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Formal sales or marketing education
• Night and weekend availability

We offer competitive pay and performance incentives. Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to hixfarmbrewery@gmail.com. This posting will remain up until this position is filled.