Sales Representative

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.

• 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

• 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