Field Territory Beer Sales Lead (PTO & Benefits)

Temescal Brewing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary + Commission

Company Laptop

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO + paid holidays

Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

Job summary

Temescal Brewing is seeking an ambitious salesperson to represent our beer in the local market. This role is a key part of our small, self-distribution team and focuses on building our presence at wholesale accounts across San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the South Bay.

The ideal candidate has outside sales experience and a strong familiarity with the beverage industry. This 90% field-based role requires independence, proactive planning, and regular customer visits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in beverage sales or similar sales roles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and passion for beer and the beverage industry.
• Able to build lasting partnerships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Temescal beer, story, and values.
• Build partnerships with 200-250 customers with regular visits.
• Call on existing customers to anticipate orders and advise on needs.
• Identify new opportunities and maintain a prospect pipeline.
• Help communicate inventory and availability with production and operations.
• Provide a weekly plan and activity recap for field work.
• Provide feedback to management on wins and challenges.
• Maintain a positive, welcoming environment and update CRM with contacts and deliveries.
• Collaborate with accounting to troubleshoot AR issues and ensure timely payments.
• Occasionally conduct tastings and events in the territory.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Beverage industry knowledge

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Temescal Brewing is seeking an ambitious salesperson to represent our beer in the local market. This role is a key part of our small, self-distribution team and focuses on building our presence at wholesale accounts across San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the South Bay.

The ideal candidate has outside sales experience and a strong familiarity with the beverage industry. This 90% field-based role requires independence, proactive planning, and regular customer visits.