Craft Beer Territory Sales Rep

Fort George Brewery; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fort George Brewery is seeking a Sales Representative to meet and exceed sales targets across an assigned territory in Oregon. The role requires visiting on- and off-premise accounts, building relationships with buyers, and promoting Fort George brands through knowledgeable product execution.

The position demands a self-starter who can operate independently or with a team, with travel within the territory and occasional weekend or evening shifts as business dictates.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• 2+ years experience in craft beer industry preferred.
• Clean driving record; valid Driver’s License; Forklift certification may be obtained on hire.
• MAST permit may be obtained within 45 days of employment.
• WSET 1/2 within six months of hire preferred.
• Cicerone Certified Beer Server may be obtained within 6 months.
• Ability to read/understand written or oral instructions; effective communication with coworkers.
• Working knowledge of computer programs/POS systems such as bMobile, VIP.

Responsibilities

• Engage, instruct, and inspire accounts about brands in the portfolio.
• Visit on- and off-premise accounts weekly to take orders and monitor product levels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key managers/buyers at target accounts.
• Meet or exceed sales goals for the assigned territory.
• Merchandise accounts and move products to sellable shelves.
• Collect payments and balance end-of-day reports with merchandise sold.
• Ride-alongs with suppliers and brand reps as needed.
• Maintain an organized and clean sales vehicle; work with Brew staff as needed.
• Attend distribution events and industry meetings as required.

Skills

Craft beer knowledge

Driver's license

Forklift certification

WSET 1/2

Cicerone Certified

POS systems

Customer relationship

Tools

bMobile

VIP POS

Job description

Fort George Brewery is seeking a Sales Representative to meet and exceed sales targets across an assigned territory in Oregon. The role requires visiting on- and off-premise accounts, building relationships with buyers, and promoting Fort George brands through knowledgeable product execution.

The position demands a self-starter who can operate independently or with a team, with travel within the territory and occasional weekend or evening shifts as business dictates.