Sales Representative - Fort George Brewery

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

The purpose of the Sales Rep position is to meet or exceed sales objectives in an assigned territory by routinely visiting on- and off-premise accounts, developing relationships with buyers, exemplifying excellent customer service, and promoting Fort George Distribution brands through knowledge of products and execution of sales strategies. This position requires a self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a team in order to achieve target distribution and volume goals. Routine travel through an assigned territory is required.

• Employment: Exempt, Full-Time
• Salary Range: - $44,499.96-$63,399.96/annually (this includes base salary plus monthly and annual bonus opportunities)
• Schedule: Generally M-F, 8am-4pm, but has a varying schedule to occasionally include weekends, evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
• Engage, instruct, and inspire accounts about the brands in the portfolio
• Visit and meet with on- and off-premise accounts on a weekly basis to take orders and monitor product levels
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key managers/buyers at target accounts
• Meet/exceed sales goals set for assigned territory
• Merchandise accounts, i.e., taking product out of back stock and putting it on a sellable shelf
• Collect payment from accounts/suppliers, balancing the end-of-day report with merchandise sold
• Intermittently responsible for Delivery Driver functions as directed by supervisor
• Maintain an organized and clean sales vehicle
• Work closely with Brew staff, attending Brew staff meetings as needed
• Attend and participate in key distribution events such as meetings, educational events, releases, tastings, etc.
• Interface with account personnel and sales reps as necessary
• Execute periodic ride-alongs with suppliers, brand representatives, and key industry personnel as necessary
• Help maintain a clean and tidy work environment at the distribution warehouse and grounds
• Fill in for absent distribution staff as necessary, including drivers, sales reps, warehouse staff, etc.
• Ensure ethical business practices and compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and mandatory events
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Communication:

• High level of communication with the distribution department
• Respectfulness & professionalism in all communication
• Participating in or driving distribution meetings
• Attend mandatory events and meetings, in addition to industry functions as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Ideal Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• 2 plus years experience in craft beer industry preferred
• Clean driving record; valid Driver’s License required; Forklift Operator’s certification (may be obtained upon hire); ability to safely operate warehouse vehicles/equipment such as trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, wrappers, etc.
• MAST permit (may be obtained within 45 days from the first date of employment)
• WSET 1/2 within six months of hire preferred, but not required
• Cicerone Certified Beer Server Certification (may be obtained within 6 months of employment)
• Ability to successfully communicate and exchange information with coworkers and associates; ability to read/understand written/oral instructions/information, etc.
• read/understand written/oral instructions/information, etc.
• Working knowledge of various computer programs and Point of Sale systems such as bMobile, VIP, etc. or ability to learn requisite programs quickly

Benefits We Offer (varying eligibility criteria):

• Health benefits, paid sick time, paid time off, paid holidays, profit-sharing program, and paid volunteering
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Free counseling, legal, & financial services through Employee Assistance Program

Job Title:
Sales Representative - Fort George Brewery

Company:
Fort George Brewery

Employment Type:
Full Time

Industry Sectors:
Beer - Sales/Marketing

Date Posted:
9/24/2026

Location: Astoria, Astoria, OR, 97103