Sales Representative

Nombase; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Vision and dental

Paid vacation

Company holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle

Job summary

R&D Brewing seeks a driven Sales Representative to promote the R&D brand and achieve target distribution in the Northern Kentucky market. You will cultivate accounts, schedule events, and support promotions to grow both brand and sales.

The role requires self-motivation, beer industry knowledge, and the ability to work evenings/weekends as needed. A reliable car, valid license, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years outside beer sales experience
• 2-year college degree required; 4-year degree preferred
• Professional and responsible representation of the brand
• Evenings/nights availability as needed
• Strong knowledge of craft beer and retail customers
• Proficient computer skills (Office, Gmail, calendars, Drive)
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical communication
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car

Responsibilities

• Develop key customers in the territory and grow sales and distribution
• Maintain and grow current account relationships
• Create and schedule events to grow the brand and sales
• Promote and participate in promotions, tastings, and events
• Gather market feedback to advance brand goals
• Conduct brand training with retailers and consumers
• Handle administrative tasks (expense reports, calendars)
• Assist at special events and festivals in the territory

Skills

Self-starter

2+ years beer sales

Reliable car

Strong communication

MS Office / Excel

Gmail / Google tools

Education

2-year college degree

4-year degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Gmail

Google Calendar

Google Drive

Job description

R&D Brewing is looking for a highly motivated self-starter with a passion for great beer and a very competitive nature. The Sales Representative is responsible for promoting sales, the R&D brand and achieving target distribution and volume goals within an assigned territory.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop key customers within the assigned territory and nurture the supplier/retailer relationship to grow sales and distribution
• Maintain and grow current account relationships within the assigned territory
• Create and schedule events within your account base to help grow both the brand and sales
• Schedule and participate in promotions, tastings, and special events that may occur on weekday evenings as well as weekends
• Elicit feedback from the market on what things could help move the brand further towards its goals
• Conduct ongoing brand training with retailers and consumers
• Perform administrative tasks as they are assigned (expense reports, monthly work calendar, etc.)
• Assist at all special events and festivals in the territory

Job Qualifications

• Live in the market for which Sales Representative is responsible for
• Self-starter/Self-motivated
• Must be able to represent R&D Brewing in a professional and responsible manner
• Minimum 2 years sales experience in outside sales within the beer industry
• A minimum 2-year college degree is required; a 4-year college degree is preferred
• Availability to work evenings/nights as needed
• Strong knowledge of craft beer, the industry, and its retail customers
• Position requires computer proficiency – regular use of Microsoft Office (including ability to enter, retrieve, and interpret data in spreadsheets), Excel, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive
• Excellent oral, analytical, written, and communication skills
• Reliable car and a valid driver’s license
• Competitive base salary plus monthly pay-for-performance (PFP)
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Health care coverage, vision and dental
• Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle