Remote - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC, USA
Athletic is on a mission to revolutionize the beer industry by making fantastic and ground-breaking non-alcoholic beverages. We are excited to be on the search for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team. At Athletic and through our products, we believe we can have a positive impact on the health, activity, and opportunity in our communities - we actively seek representation from all diverse communities to continue to broaden our horizons.
Seeking a versatile, passionate Territory Manager interested in making waves in an innovative segment of the craft beer market. Athletic Brewing is pioneering a revolution in non-alcoholic craft beer. The opportunity this role affords can be as expansive in a rapidly growing company. We place a very high value on work/life balance and offer above-industry pay with full-time benefits. We would love to further discuss our vision for the brand, its impact, and how you can be a big part in it playing out.
Responsible Region: Raleigh / Charlotte (must be based within commutable distance of the Raleigh or Charlotte market)
Job Responsibilities:
- Represent Athletic Brewing's values and mission in the territory.
- Maintain and cultivate relationships in territory – Distributors, key retail buyers, and other brand partners - includes sales launch presentations, work withs, events/samplings at key accounts.
- Actively drive personal vehicle throughout the market to visit accounts and 5 days per week to obtain and increase business and sell in/execute displays within designated territory. Minimum 36 hours in trade time (at accounts or events) per week.
- Minimum 450 VIP KARMA Survey logged Account Interactions at Retail (e.g., grocery stores, convenience, drug, bars, restaurants, etc).
- Execute visits at priority accounts list from manager.
- Log surveys in VIP KRAMA while onsite at the account with photos for every visit.
- Conduct 6 sampling events every 90 days.
- Complete Standard Survey and Commitment Tracker for all surveyed accounts while at the account.
- Recap visits weekly to distributors with actions to add items or displays.
- Perform samplings, activations, and attend events.
- Drive sales volume and distribution in the territory by identifying new opportunities, active selling, and motivating distributor sales teams to prioritize the brand in their portfolio.
- Visit new and existing retail opportunities regularly, both traditional and non-traditional, for our innovative segment, on-and-off premise.
- Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Who you are:
- Team-oriented and results-driven with a commitment to quality.
- Capable of fulfilling physical requirements such as delivering beer and setting up at festivals - safely lift, climb stairs, clean, etc.
- Able to travel around the territory freely and regularly.
- Independent operator - disciplined and self-driven.
- Good communicator and team player, able to build meaningful relationships with new contacts and motivate.
- Personally curious about improving systems.
- Desire to positively impact customers.
- Passionate interest in the brewing industry and community.
- Must live or be willing to relocate to the territory.
- Available to work nights/weekends occasionally.
Skills & Experience:
- Beverage/restaurant industry experience valued.
- Experience with Beechwood Distributors valued.
- Cicerone Level One certification valued.
- Strong in-market selling skills valued.
- Location: Must reside within a reasonable commute from Raleigh or Charlotte.
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000/year, commensurate with experience, including base salary plus quarterly & annual performance bonuses.
- Vehicle: Driving is essential. You will drive your personal vehicle throughout the market 5 days a week. Role may participate in vehicle reimbursement program.
- Benefits: Full health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k with 5% match, Paid Parental Leave.
- Community Program: 12 paid days per year for volunteering activities.
- We value internal mobility and team equity.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from underrepresented communities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands include sitting, walking, bending, stooping, lifting 25+ lbs, and daily travel by car for up to 8+ hours.
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