Sales Manager

Job Details:

Job Location:

825 NE Cook St, Portland, OR - Portland, OR, Salary Range: $65000.00 - $78000.00

Salary/year,

Position Summary:

• Pursue new on & off-premise distribution through a variety of methods including networking and cold calls
• Call on existing off and on-premise accounts to secure new distribution and maintain current business
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with account staff, buyers, and owners. The same goes for distributor sales personnel
• Execute on and off
  -premise events that generate brand awareness and additional business
• Answers inquiries from clients concerning products, their uses, and the industry at large
• Responsive to concerns of quality and quick to find solutions
• Be aware of POs, follow through with distributor reps on account level commitments, and ensure allocations are set
• Collaborate with Director of Sales and distributor partners to create, execute and achieve sales goals and KPIs
• Participate in meetings with Director of Sales to review Goals and KPIs
• Periodically prepares and reports results, status of accounts, and leads to Director of Sales
• Participate in crew drives, distributor rep Work Withs, and any other sales/team building activities as needed
• Works with other members of the Von Ebert team as needed
• Complete necessary administrative reporting and communications on a timely basis
• Must become (or be) well versed in VIP and Karma applications with the ability to use them to identify and increase sales opportunities
• Adhere to all budgets outlined to you and your territory
• Other duties as assigned

• Acquire state mandated alcohol permits within first 30 days of being hired
• Valid Driver License with a good driving record
• A car with the ability to use it for work
• A company car may be provided - will be determined at hire
• Willingness to regularly work during evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel often;
  Travel requirements can vary from month to month, flexibility is a must
• Excellent time management skills; ability to be proactive and take initiative
• Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented & able to manage priorities and routine functions effectively and efficiently
• Strong persuasion skills but with the ability to listen
• Strong communication skills: ability to talk to others to convey information effectively; strong written communication skills
• Decision making skills: collect, assess and interpret relevant information and make sound judgment
• Responds positively and quickly to voicemails, emails, coworker and customer concerns both internally and externally
• Understands principles and processes for providing excellent customer service
• Passion for craft beer and an active participant in the craft beer community
• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude; motivated to work hard in a sometimes-unstructured environment