Associate Sales Representative - Orange County

Karl Strauss Brewing Company; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and holidays

Beer, food, and merchandise discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is seeking an Associate Sales Representative to drive growth in a defined San Diego territory. You will call on accounts, assist with beer deliveries, and cover for reps when needed, contributing to the brand’s visibility and success.

The role requires beverage sales or merchandising experience, a minimum Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s preferred), and strong communication and organizational skills. A clean driving record is essential for this field-based position.

Qualifications

• Beverage sales or merchandising experience preferred.
• Minimum educational requirement is an Associate’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Own your territory and drive growth by calling on accounts and deepening relationships.
• Assist with beer deliveries and cover reps on vacation.
• Communicate feedback and successes to reps and Sales Admin.
• Schedule and coordinate events to promote growth in territory.
• Place POS materials in accounts to build brand awareness.
• Develop skills as a draft tech to diagnose basic issues.
• Aim to become Server Level Cicerone within 90 days.

Skills

Beverage sales

Merchandising

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

## Essential Functions & Duties**Join Our Team**Karl Strauss Brewing Company is San Diego’s first craft brewery. As the OG of the craft beer scene, we continue to carry the innovative spirit that helped shape the industry. We’re looking for passionate team members who want to help drive the future of craft beer. Our team members are at the heart of what we do, and we treat them that way. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. We’re not just looking to fill positions. We’re looking for teammates. **Our Purpose & Vision**We’re passionate about what we do and why we do it: * Our Purpose: Making people happy, one Karl Strauss beer at a time* Our Vision: To be the most loved craft brewery from San Diego* Our Core Values: K.A.R.L. – Kare for each other, our community, and the environment; Authentic relationships built on trust and integrity; Respect, share, and enjoy our craft; Learn, improve, and grow**What We Offer**We believe taking care of our people is just as important as the work we do. Our benefits include: * Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance* 401(k) plan with employer match* Rewards & recognition program* Accrued vacation time and paid holidays* Beer, food, and merchandise discounts* Pet insurance discount...and more!#### Essential Functions and DutiesThe Associate Sales Representative (ASR) will work closely with select reps in a defined area to help call on accounts to drive growth for Karl Strauss and all partner brands. ASR is also tasked with making last minute beer deliveries, covering for reps that are on vacation and works within all accepted policies and procedures.* Own your territory. ASR will be given a small territory to call on as though they are the acting representative. ASR must produce growth in this territory by selling into new accounts and selling deeper into existing accounts. Assigned territory will have plenty of opportunity for growth.* Work with all reps in the area to help with beer deliveries, covering of territory if rep is on vacation.* Be proactive at communicating to reps and Sales Admin relaying any feedback, concerns, or successes in the territory.* Follow all PNP’s as defined by management.* Schedule, coordinate and work events in the territory to help drive growth in the territory.* Show growth for all brands including Karl Strauss in the territory.* Place relevant POS in all relevant accounts in territory to help build brand awareness of all brands.* Work to become a skilled draft tech to help diagnose and resolve basic draft issues.* Work to become a Server Level Cicerone within 90 days of starting in the role.## Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Beverage sales or merchandising experience preferred.* Minimum educational requirement is an Associate’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.* Excellent organizational skills required.* Must be a self-starter, entrepreneurial, and capable of working at a high level with minimal supervision.* Must have a clean driving record.