Now Hiring - Lansing Brewing Company - Sales Representative in Lansing, MI

Full description of the position

Great beer, delicious food, and incredible experiences — at Lansing Brewing Company, we’re driving the energy in Lansing and spreading cheer through beer across Michigan.

As the Sales Representative at LBC, you’ll hit the pavement, selling our local brews all across the state, building relationships with buyers and distributors. We’re looking for someone who is fueled by closing a sale and passionate about craft beer — someone industrious, knowledgeable, trustworthy and a positive team player.

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1. Position Overview: The Brewery Sales Representative is directly responsible for the management of the LBC brand in relation to wholesalers and retailers. The position is responsible for increasing the LBC presence in both on and off premise markets, as well as maintaining and improving upon relationships with wholesalers and retailers alike. This job requires working weekends, nights, and working at the brewery as well as on the road. A series of goals focused on the growth of the brand throughout Michigan form most of the workload that this job requires. The brewery sales representative position requires a self-starter who will be able to handle a diverse working environment as well as building upon the sales programs at Lansing Brewing Company.

2. Skills The ideal candidate must possess the following skills to execute the job successfully;

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Must be able to stand on their feet for a minimum of 8 hours at a time.

· Strong organization and time management skills

· Competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Suite and VIP Sales Software.

· Must have a working knowledge of social media marketing- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

· Knowledge of the three-tier system

· Ability to build relationships with distribution partners and account buyers.

· Craft beer product knowledge.

· Compliance with MLCC requirements and legalities as it pertains to in-field work.

· Knowledge of the geography in which assigned.

3. Working Environment The following describes the working environment of the brewery sales representative;

· Occasionally work in loud environments.

· Work in hot, cold, wet, and inclement weather.

· Work in an office setting.

· Work on the go from a bar, restaurant, or retail location from a mobile device- Cell phone or laptop.

4. Physical Requirements In order to successfully complete the required job functions the individual must be able to perform the following. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform requirements successfully;

· Regular sitting, standing, walking, driving, crouching, kneeling and climbing.

· Ability to frequently lift 30lbs

· Proficient in sensory analysis of in-market product- taste, smell, vision

5. Experience/Education: The brewery sales representative should have a minimum of 2 years of sales experience.

Ideally, experience in the brewing industry is preferred, but not required. Experience in another industry with relevant transferable relationships and skills will be considered.

6. Attendance The position requires the ability to work nights and weekends as needed. The position also requires the flexibility to work beyond 40 scheduled hours per week to meet deadlines as required by management.

7. Equipment The position requires individuals to have access to a vehicle to make sales calls, attend promotional events and festivals as necessary. A valid State of Michigan driver’s license is required. A tablet and cell phone will be provided to complete the job successfully.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road