Beer Sales Representative

Summit Beverage; Montana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay + commissions

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Company vehicle / mileage reimb.

Phone & tablet

Life insurance & employee discounts

Job summary

Summit Beverage in Montana is seeking an energetic sales representative to manage an assigned route across the Flathead Valley and build relationships with bars, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores.

You will represent a strong portfolio of domestic, import, craft, and Montana-made brands while spending your days on the road with account visits rather than a desk job. This long-established Montana employer offers growth opportunities and a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3–5 years direct sales experience preferred; 5+ years in wine/beer sales or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales in an assigned route of retail and on-premise accounts.
• Sell in new products, promotions, and displays, and secure shelf and tap placements.
• Merchandise product and keep retail displays looking sharp.
• Take orders and ensure customers have what they need, when they need it.
• Track account performance and work with your manager to hit volume and distribution.

Skills

Sales experience

Driver's license

Independent work

Organized

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who We Are:

Summit Beverage has been Montana owned and based business since 1968. In that time we’ve grown into one of the state’s leading beverage distributors, serving our products across the state. We’re a company that has grown steadily for over 55 years, and we still do business like neighbors.

Why You’ll Like This Job

• You’ll have your own territory and build real relationships with bars, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores across the Flathead Valley
• You’ll represent a strong portfolio of domestic, import, craft, and Montana-made brands that customers already want
• You’ll spend your days on the road and in accounts, not at a desk
• You’ll grow with a company that keeps expanding across Montana

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay + commission/incentive structure
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Company vehicle / mileage reimbursement / phone & tablet
• Life insurance, employee discounts, other perks
• Stable, year-round work with a long-established Montana employer

What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow sales in an assigned route of retail and on-premise accounts
• Sell in new products, promotions, and displays, and secure shelf and tap placements
• Merchandise product and keep retail displays looking sharp
• Take orders and make sure customers have what they need, when they need it
• Track account performance and work with your manager to hit volume and distribution

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Sales, customer service, or hospitality experience preferred; we’ll train the right person
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Three to five (3-5) years direct sales experience preferable in a wine and/or beer sales environment or a similar industry
• Five (5+) years of industry specific experience in a wine and/or beer sales environment or similar field.
• Able to work in retail and cooler environments

PHYSICAL and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

This position may require 8-to-10-hour days, flexible or after standard business hours. The ability to work onsite in the office/customer accounts is expected. This position may be exposed to extreme weather conditions when traveling between accounts. The noise level in environments varies by account but is typically moderate.

• Seeing: Must be able to use general office equipment / computer and read reports, pricing tags, product labels, read and interpret documentation. Must be able to see while driving at all times of the day. 75-100% of time
• Hearing: Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow employees and account contacts. In a varied of noisy environments. 75-100% of time
• Standing/Walking 50-74% of time
• Sitting at desk/while driving 25-49% of time
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 25-49% of time
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: routinely lift approx. 35-55lbs. Occasionally up to 75lbs. 25-49% of time
• Grasping/Feeling/Hand Dexterity 75-100% of time