About The Position
This position will be challenged to grow company sales through retail execution, merchandising and promotional activity in the assigned territory. Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, medical/dental, 401k and other benefits are available.
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 in retail accounts (bars/restaurants, liquor/grocery stores)
- Identify accounts that are not being penetrated with FX Matt products and develop a plan to establish business with such accounts
- Conduct wait-staff / bartender educations, beer tastings and beer dinners
- Ensure proper merchandising of on- and off-premise accounts
- Plan and execute on-premise promotions as required (note: evenings; weekend festivals)
- Develop and maintain close relationships with key accounts both on and off-premise.
- Work with local distributor 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 effectively within corporate and budgetary guidelines
- Track and monitor progress in all identified accounts
- Observe all state and federal laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of malt beverages
Requirements:
- Candidates must live within the territory to be considered
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1-2 years beverage experience, preferably with at least one year at a wine or beer distributor
- 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
- Willingness to travel overnight and a good driving record