Sales Representative - Minnesota

Nombase Education; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Alaskan Brewing Company in Minnesota is seeking a Sales Representative to expand on- and off-premise distribution and support the Regional Sales Manager through distributor management.

The role requires residence in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area, occasional evening/weekend work, up to travel within Minnesota, and a passion for craft beer with strong sales and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years beverage sales experience preferred.
• Passion for craft beer and willingness to learn the Alaskan portfolio.
• Detailed knowledge of malt beverage distribution and sales preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to execute Sales Plan Strategies and close sales.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Residence in the region served and office space in home.
• Valid driver’s license with excellent driving record.
• Reliable vehicle for business; mileage reimbursement provided.

Responsibilities

• Increase On & Off Premise distribution in assigned territories.
• Liaise between AKB and distributors and customers.
• Work with wholesaler sales team; participate in meetings.
• Execute the annual Sales & Marketing Plan on the street.
• Perform 10–15 sales calls daily; present product info and value.
• Set up and conduct promotional events at venues and festivals.
• Identify new sales venues to expand exposure.

Skills

Beverage sales

Craft beer

Distribution knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Sales planning

Team player

MS Office

Regulatory compliance

Residence in region

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Location

Must reside in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area

Minimum starting salary

$60,000 (DOE) + PFP

Schedule

Full-time, occasional evening and weekend work, overnight travel per month is likely

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Employee Stock Ownership, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Group Rate Pet Insurance, and more!

Alaskan Brewing Company is an award-winning craft brewery located in Juneau, Alaska. At Alaskan Brewing, our vision is to be a leader in the Craft Brewing Industry, focused on quality, community, and innovation. Alaskan Brewing Company remains locally owned and operated with the same core group of original investors, plus employee‑investors and an employee stock ownership plan. Our core values are ethical, excellence, rooted in Alaska; with a continuing priority of making our workplace safe, fun, challenging, innovative and environmentally proactive.

The Position

The Sales Representative’s primary role is to increase brand awareness by increasing points of distribution in both the on and off premise as well as assist the Regional Sales Manager in distributor management. The general responsibilities include:

• To gain On & Off Premise distribution throughout assigned Alaskan and distributor marketing territories.
• Act as liaison between AKB and its distributors as well as other customers.
• Work directly with the wholesaler sales team including but not limited to: ride withs, daily/weekly communication and sales meetings.
• Execute upon our developed annual Sales & Marketing Plan on the street level.
• May execute sales calls from a range of 10-15 on and off-premise accounts per day or evening. The representative will provide potential buyers (most sales calls are cold calls) with standard and concise information about Alaskan Brewing as a brewery, and product information along with what value we will bring to the prospective account in terms of POS, wait staff training, promotions, etc.
• Set up and conduct promotional events at venues, accounts and festivals.
• Identify potential sales venues/accounts where we can establish and/or maximize our exposure to our products through promotions, displays, signage, etc.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this person is an integral part of the dynamic, remote, sales team that creates and maintains foundational customer relationships. This position is located in Minnesota. Travel is required within the state and may require travel to other markets.

Special knowledge and skills required

• Minimum of 2 years of beverage sales experience preferred;
• Passion for the craft beer industry and willingness to learn the Alaskan portfolio;
• Detailed knowledge of malt beverage distribution and sales preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, organizational and administrative skills;
• Ability to execute on Sales Plan Strategies and close sales;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Proficiency with various Microsoft Office programs;
• All employees will act in accordance with local laws and regulations governing our industry & business;
• Residence in the region served required and office space in their home;
• Current driver’s license with excellent driving record; and
• Must have a reliable vehicle available to drive for business (mileage or auto reimbursement provided).

The Lifestyle

Live. Life. Alaskan. The Alaskan Brew Crew have a passion for our beer, the outdoors, and living life Alaskan. We are hikers, bikers, wildlife watchers, boaters, anglers, photographers, skiers, snowboarders, rock‑climbers, foragers, beach goers, dog‑walkers and all‑around enthusiasts who enjoy taking our brews on adventures. We are also cooks, musicians, artists, volunteers, and stewards of the land we live on, deeply rooted in our community. Join the Alaskan Brew Crew and start to live life Alaskan.