Brewery Representative

Jobtailor

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Boston Beer Company in the Minneapolis market is seeking an outside sales representative to grow retailer accounts, promote the portfolio, and upgrade product lines in bars, liquor stores, and grocery outlets.

You will build displays, coordinate with distributors, conduct tastings, and travel regularly within the market, including occasional weekends. A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

1+ years of proven results-oriented outside sales or food & beverage experience.
Valid driver's license and a registered, insured vehicle.
Ability to drive to accounts continuously and lift/move cases of beer.
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Sell the Boston Beer Company portfolio to retail accounts.
Expand product lines in bars, restaurants, and stores; upgrade merchandising.
Identify major accounts not currently selling BBC products and develop plans to establish business.
Improve account merchandising with displays, resets, and POS items.
Partner with distributors to ensure orders, deliveries, and growth.
Conduct tastings, beer education, and promotions for staff and customers.
Travel within the market to service retailers and wholesalers; some weekend/holiday work.

Skills

Outside Sales Experience

Food & Beverage Industry Knowledge

Account Management

Product Promotion

Customer Engagement

Competitive Spirit

Assertiveness

Detail-Oriented

Accountability

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Sell the entire Boston Beer Company product portfolio
Focus on selling products and upgrading the number of product lines in retail accounts, including bars/restaurants, liquor/grocery stores, and convenience stores
Identify major accounts not currently selling BBC products and develop plans to establish business with them
Improve account conditions and merchandising by building displays, resetting coolers, and displaying point-of-sale items
Partner with distributors to ensure orders are placed, products are received, and account business grows
Conduct waitstaff and bartender education, beer tastings, and evening promotions
Work in varied conditions due to the customer-facing nature of the role
Work periodically on weekends and holidays to support business needs
Travel occasionally for meetings and trainings
Travel regularly within the market to service retailers and wholesalers

Requirements

1+ years of proven results-oriented experience in outside sales or within the food & beverage industry
Intense competitive spirit with an assertive, confident personality
Valid driver's license
Registered and insured vehicle
Ability to drive to and from accounts continuously
Ability to lift and move cases of beer frequently
Ability to climb, kneel, and stoop to arrange and display point-of-sale materials frequently
Bachelor's degree preferred
Ability to navigate a complex, fast-paced environment; detail-oriented, consistent follow-up, and accountable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in outside sales within the food and beverage industry, focusing on account management, product promotion, and customer engagement. Capable of building strong relationships with retailers and distributors to drive sales growth and enhance product visibility.

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