Founded in 2015, Hard Truth Distilling Co. has quickly grown into Indiana’s largest distillery and
has expanded into 26+ states. We are a from grain-to-glass distillery making our own whiskey,
bourbon, and other craft spirits in our Sweet Mash distillery, on our 325 acers of wooded
property. We have a passion and intentionality in our work, as our products continue to win
awards and gain notoriety, industry-wide. We are looking to grow our team.
The Hard Truth Field Sales Specialist (Northern Indiana/Michigan) role supports sales efforts and drives sales volume within assigned territory (Northern Indiana/Michigan). The key functions of this role include, but are not limited to:
Duties:
- Cultivating and Maintaining Productive Relationships with Independent Retailers both Off/On Premise working towards KPI's and Sales Volume Goals
- Cultivating and Maintaining Productive Relationships with Distributor Representatives Throughout Assigned Territory to achieve KPI's and Sales Volume Goals
- Conducting Regular Market Work with Distributor Representatives to achieve KPI's and Sales Volume Goals
- Conducting Regular Independent Market Work across the Assigned Territory to achieve KPI's and Sales Volume Goals
- Supporting In-Market Programming at National Accounts and Retail Chains to achieve KPI's and Sales Volume Goals
- Presenting New Items and In-Market Programming to Retailers
- Sharing New Item and In-Market Programming Information with Distributor Representatives
- Executing In-Market Sell-Through Events including Product Demonstrations, Tastings, Community/Charity Events, Festivals, Tradeshows, and Other Events as Assigned
- Developing In-Market Activations with On/Off Premise Retail Partners to achieve KPI's and Sales Volume Goals
- Surveying Hard Truth Brand Presence in the Market to Review and Improve Shelf Placement, Display Presence, Point of Sale Material, and Other In-Market Aesthetics as Assigned
Skills/Experience:
- 3+ years of work experience: food and beverage and/or adult beverage experience preferred.
- Must be 21+ in age.
- Out-of-state travel can be required.
- Must be available to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Must be a team player.
- Clean motor vehicle report and reliable transportation.
- Must reside in territory.
- Must have, or have the ability to obtain, a permit to serve and sell alcohol in the state of territory.
Benefits:
- Medical, vision and dental insurance.
- Discounts on meals and merchandise.
- PTO
- 401k after one year of employment
- Cell phone stipend