Wicked Weed Field Sales Representative

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Its who we are as a company. Its our culture. Its our heritage. And more than ever, its our future. A future where were always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet lifes moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

JOB TITLE: Wicked Weed Field Sales Representative

LOCATION: Charlotte, NC

ROLE SUMMARY: ?

The Field Sales Representative is the first point of contact for the brewery. The purpose of this position is to increase Wicked Weed Brewings sales by building strong relationships with our distributor partners and key accounts, assisting in educating their staff and customers about our beers and culture. To increase brand presence, promote and foster brand loyalty and ensure product quality through key account calls. It is expected that 80% of your time spent is in the marketplace.

JOB DESCRIPTION: ?

• Establish regular contact and build relationships with key decision makers at key accounts with a focus on pull through not force in sales technique

• Establish an action plan prior to visiting market, utilizing sales reps, VIP information and appropriate collateral/sales materials

• Assist all distributor partners in promoting sales of the products, beer launches, seasonal and brewery initiatives, helping build consumer acceptance of the products

• Manage distributor partner activity, including, but not limited to, inventory management and forecasting, program development and implementation, monthly and quarterly sales meetings, and promotional calendar development and execution

• Conduct promotions at bars and restaurants, samplings at retails stores and brewery visits for retailer

• Manage each event from beginning to end, in terms of support, POS, manpower, etc. ensuring Wicked Weed Brewing the best possible image to the consumer

• Coordinate planned on-site promotions during peak business hours and planned beer dinners outside of normal promotions

• Perform ongoing quality control of beer outside of brewery.

• Ability and willingness to maintain flexible work schedules. Frequent travel, weekend and extended workdays are necessary

• The ability to drive a motor vehicle to and from accounts continuously.

• Complete and submit weekly and monthly market visit recaps and reports, quarterly goals and expense reports

• Attend all sales team meetings, as requested

• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: ?

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and maintain effective working relationships with distributors, top level account decision makers, and all internal stakeholders

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Ability to work independently with little supervision self-motivated

• High level of craft beer product knowledge

• Excellent oral, analytical, written, and group presentation communication skills

• Strong organizational & planning skills

• Must possess a valid drivers license

• Bachelors degree preferred

• 2-3 years of industry experience selling in the craft beer market

• Strong knowledge of the local market for craft beer

• Experience in both distributor and supplier side

• Cicerone or beer education preferred

• Proficient in computer technology, including but not limited to excel, Microsoft office, data entry and organization

• Experience working with VIP is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee frequently must work in an environment with a moderate to high noise level

• Regular visits to bars, restaurants, and other retailers of Wicked Weeds beer are required

• Travel is required

• Performance duties of this job include regularly being required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk, hear, and smell

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 lbs.

• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb

• Must be able to participate in critical assessment of beers

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• The ability to drive a motor vehicle to and from accounts continuously

• The ability to travel via car or airplane on a regular basis

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance, Vacation/Sick pay & Matching 401(k)

• Bonus Potential of $10,000 annually. Effective bonus period starts 60 days after hire

• Phone Service- $40 phone reimbursement per month

• Draft beer at Pub and Funkatorium

• 50% off Food when Dining as a Guest

• 40% off Merchandise

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing up to 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, online wellness resources and webinars

• Bi-Annual Fellowship (Employee appreciation celebrations)

ABOUT BREWERS COLLECTIVE:

Brewers Collective helps to unlock our 20+ craft brewery partners full potential by bringing them industry-leading expertise and increased best practice sharing, empowering them to tap into the strength of our collective Anheuser-Busch family. We share an unwavering devotion to the authentic origins of each brewery, the beer, and the communities they serve.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at:

CraftPeople@brewerscollective.com

PRIVACY POLICY

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT