What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brewery Sales Manager position at Holm Brewing Enterprises Llc?
Chainline Brewing Company is seeking a Sales Manager to join our team! We are a locally owned craft brewery located in Kirkland on the Seattle Metro’s Eastside that produces award winning craft beer for both on and off-premise accounts throughout the state. We are a fast-growing company and we’re looking for someone with passion and excitement to assist in growing our brand!
The ideal candidate:
- Has a passion for, and a range of experience in, the craft beer industry.
- Has a successful history of developing, managing, and inspiring top-notch sales teams.
- Has experience utilizing data insights and analytics to successfully grow a business and market footprint.
- Is comfortable working in a self-directed, results-based atmosphere.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a keen sense of humor
- Highly organized
Management Responsibilities
- Manage CBC’s business with key off and on-premise retailers to maintain relationships as well as gain new distribution and promotional activity, both by calling directly on retailers as well as collaborating with distributors.
- Planning and implementing comprehensive strategic sales initiatives that align distributor sales team’s objectives with the brewery's brand identity and sales plans.
- Providing detailed weekly sales reports and account status, as well as strategy updates and changes
- Working with production and brewing staff to ensure timely delivery of beer to wholesalers and retailers.
- Ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of beer.
Position Requirements
- 5 years’ experience in craft beer sales
- 3 years working with industry sales analytics including VIP.
- Experience with the function and operating structure of beverage distributors.
- Must be able to stand for long periods (8 hours)
- Must be able to lift 55 pounds and move up to 160 pounds on occasion.
- Willingness to travel to meet with Distributors and retailers.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Must have a reliable vehicle for work related travel.
- Must be 21 or older.
- Local Candidates only
Essential Skills
- Computer skills including Word, Quickbooks, Excel, and PowerPoint
Compensation
Compensation is salary based plus commission.
Benefits include company subsidized health, dental and vision insurance as well as a matching 401(k), discount programs, and free beer.