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Craft Beer Sales Representative - Full Time
Wisconsin - (Milwaukee, Madison, Fox Valley/Green Bay)
Illinois - (Chicago, Springfield/Champaign/Peoria/Bloomington)
COMPETENCIES
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Very friendly / Exerts positive energy / A pleasure to be around / Makes other people smile
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Highly organized / Creates & maintains systems, policies and SOPs that are attentive to detail
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Truly excellent communicator / Listens attentively & genuinely cares what people are saying
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Skilled conflict resolver / Doesn’t avoid conflict / Handles discord with empathy
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Does not tolerate herself/himself or anyone slipping below high standards of performance
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Uphold our standards and core values
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Help accomplish company annual goals
SALES RESPONSIBILITIES
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Pitch and sell product portfolio to new On and Off Premise clients within your sales region.
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Visit existing accounts throughout your territory to build and maintain relationships with buyers / decision-makers.
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Host On and Off premise product samplings and events in order to engage consumers.
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Work closely with sales manager and retailer personnel to ensure that commitments (retail level orders for product) are delivered.
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Educate consumers, retailers and distributors on brands that are represented within your territory. Track Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and territory sales growth.
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Stocking and rotating shelves, display building and POS material management are key aspects of daily merchandising in customer accounts to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
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Build strong rapport with key account relationships and obtain feedback on merchandising activities. Share feedback with appropriate sales team members.
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Learn and grow beer, wine, and / or spirit knowledge for brands and our customers.
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Work to maximize sales within our distribution territory and achieve or exceed specific quarterly sales goals
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Work independently and in coordination with the leadership to develop new sales accounts and maintain/grow current accounts
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Communicate regularly with customers in person, by phone and via email/text Maintain up-to-date database of customers, contact info, and meetings
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Proactively program and oversee beer-related events with on- and off-premise accounts to promote sales and deepen relationships
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Deliver sales & market feedback to leadership team by remaining current on sales data, pricing, industry trends and other activities Assist with delivery of beer to self-distribution accounts, as needed
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Enthusiastically represent our portfolio at festivals, tastings and other general promotional events
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Deliver outstanding customer service and perform sales activities in compliance with all alcoholic beverage regulations, at all times
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Other miscellaneous sale duties, as needed
MERCHANDISING RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintaining fresh product at retail by rotating, reorganizing and refilling shelves and coolers
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Inventory and reorganize back stocks, refill cold boxes, shelves, displays and dust product as needed
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Build displays that meets supplier and company guidelines; assist with resets when needed
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Communicate with and take direction from account personnel, management, sales representatives and delivery personnel on a regular basis
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Work with sales manager and chain division to execute and merchandise all monthly chain programs
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Maintain and update in store point of sale materials
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Attend product and business training sessions and sales meetings as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
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Self-starter with the proven ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced growing environment.
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Minimum of 3 years experience working in the three-tier distribution system either with a beer wholesaler or craft beer producer
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Strong knowledge of the local market for craft beer and high level of craft beer product knowledge
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Excellent oral and written communication; strong analytical and group presentation skills
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Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Drive
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Experience with Ekos ERP Management software is a plus
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Availability to work a flexible weekly schedule, including nights and weekends.
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Must be able to spend multiple hours per day in a car driving
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Must have a reliable car, valid driver’s license, pass pre-employment background check, including a clean motor vehicle record.
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Must be able to lift up to 40 lb regularly
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Must live in the market you are applying for.
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Must be 21 years of age
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried Position, Overtime Exempt
Salary: Industry Standards, with a combination of base pay and commission pay (no cap on commission).
Benefits:
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Health insurance
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Dental insurance
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Flexible schedule
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Health savings account
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Mileage reimbursement
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Paid time off
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Travel reimbursement
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Vision insurance
Schedule:
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Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
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Bonus pay
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Commission pay
Experience:
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Sales Occupations: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
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Driver's License (Required)
