Retail Sales Manager - Cincinnati, OH

At Middle West Spirits, we are passionate about crafting exceptional spirits that reflect the heart and soul of our region. As a premier, award-winning distillery located in the vibrant heart of Columbus, OH we pride ourselves on producing high-quality, handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients. Our distilling process combines traditional techniques with modern innovation, resulting in spirits that are rich in flavor and steeped in craftsmanship.

We are committed to sustainability, community, and creating memorable experiences for our customers. Whether it’s our signature whiskey, vodka, or unique seasonal offerings, each bottle is a testament to the dedication and passion of our team. At Middle West Spirits, we believe in fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where creativity, excellence, and innovation are celebrated.

Join us at Middle West Spirits and be part of a team that is redefining the spirit of the Midwest, one bottle at a time.

Help Build the Future of Craft Spirits—One Shelf at a Time!

At Middle West Spirits, we believe great spirits tell a story—and we need a dynamic, driven, and retail-savvy Sales Manager to help us share that story across the best liquor stores, bottle shops, and retail chains in your market. If you love the thrill of closing a sale, take pride in seeing your brands front and center on the shelf, and enjoy turning casual shoppers into lifelong fans, we want to talk to you!

What You’ll Be Doing (Aka, Your Superpowers):

• Be the Ultimate Brand Champion – Build strong relationships with liquor store owners, grocery managers, and retail buyers to expand placements and drive sales.
• Turn Shelves into Showstoppers – Work your magic to secure premium product placement, eye-catching displays, and signage that stops shoppers in their tracks.
• Bring the Brand to Life – Host weekly tastings, train store teams, and get customers excited about Middle West Spirits—because when they know, they buy!
• Own Your Market – Spend 100% of your time in the field, visiting accounts, analyzing trends, and making sure Middle West is the brand everyone’s talking about.
• Collaborate & Conquer – Work closely with our distributor partners to execute sales programs and male sure every bottle has a home.
• Make Data Your Best Friend – Track sales, analyze what’s working (and what’s not), and adjust strategies to keep your accounts thriving.
• Drive the Bottom Line – Crush your goals by securing new accounts, increasing case sales, and growing brand awareness in your territory.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive base salary bonus program
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance (partially subsidized)
• 401K Program
• Car/Phone allowance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• A company that values craftsmanship, culture, and community—and actually means it!

If you’re ready to shake up the spirits industry, own your territory, and have fun doing it, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s build something amazing together!

What We’re Looking For:

• 3-5 years of beverage alcohol sales experience, with a strong focus on retail sales.
• A natural people person who can influence, negotiate, and make things happen.
• An eye for detail—you know how to optimize shelf space, position products effectively, and create displays that sell.
• A self-starter attitude—you thrive on setting goals and crushing them without constant supervision.
• A love for craft spirits—you’re excited to share the story behind what’s in the bottle and why it matters.
• The ability to analyze sales data, spot trends, and pivot when needed to stay ahead of the competition.
• A creative mindset—you see opportunities where others don’t and love coming up with new ways to drive sales.

Middle West Spirits is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.