On Premise Sales Consultant- Artisan Beer Division

Job Description

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry!

Do you love craft beer? Are you passionate about checking out the latest brewery and finding the perfect IPA? This may be the team for you!

We are looking to add a Sales Consultant for our Artisan Beer division in the Twin Cities area. Focus will be in the On-Premise (bar, restaurant, hotel, pub, banquet facility, country/social club) sector. Successful candidates need to be competitive, self-motivated, able to work independently, highly energized and customer service driven. The job entails growing an established customer base with a moderate focus on opening new accounts within assigned territory through consultative sales.

Sales are business to business oriented and results will rely heavily on candidate’s ability to quickly build relationships and dedication to servicing accounts.

• Ensure consistent customer contact
• Properly plan and execute sales initiatives
• Handle all customer related issues in a prompt and friendly manner

• Full understanding of products and pricing schedules
• Make effective sales presentations
• Achieve assigned company objectives and successfully grow business
• Identify and nurture new accounts

• Use all available POS to enhance selling efforts
• Focus on merchandising basics such as display size and location, shelf position and standards, cold boxes, counters, windows and anywhere else consumers can be impacted

• Follow necessary steps when making sales calls
• Perform reliable inventory checks and communicate properly to minimize order mistakes
• Properly rotate products on shelves, cold boxes, displays, etc.

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Handle all paperwork issues in a proper and timely manner

• BA/BS college degree or related industry experience
• Prior route sales experience (highly preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Goals and results driven
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs
• Local candidates preferred (no relocation package)

Earning potential $50,000-$75,000+ annually, based on recent sales performance data from our current team.

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Regular

Full time