Now Hiring - Batson River Brewing & Distilling - Sales Representative in Kennebunk, ME

Full description of the position

Batson River Brewing and Distilling is now accepting applicants for a full time Sales Representative!

This exciting new team member will be our face in the market and will sell our brands all over the Greater Maine area in on-premise and off-premise accounts. The Brewery and Distillery Sales Rep works in partnership with management and marketing to maintain the company’s vision and culture in the greater Maine market. The Sales Rep will be passionate and knowledgeable about craft beer and spirits. They will enjoy spending time marketing, educating and selling consumers our standout products. This is not an entry level job. We are looking for an experienced beer and spirit sales rep who is capable of building a sales program from the ground up. Communication skills, organization, enthusiasm and a team first attitude are essential. We are seeking a sales rep who can work with us to realize aggressive growth in the beer and spirits retail market.

Essential Functions:

• Supports Batson River’s Core Values and Goals
• Launch distribution operations in the Greater Maine market
• Build lasting relationships with buyers and decisions makers at various accounts
• Find the right accounts for our products. We don’t just want to pack the shelves we want true placements that make sense and lead to direct sales
• Create new, smart business to reach sales goals
• Solid experience with on-premise and off-premise alcohol sales
• Well educated in beer styles, spirit styles, descriptions and the brewing and distilling process.
• Making sure Batson River has the look of a winner in every account
• Host/Participate in weekly events such as: beer dinners, beer festivals, spirit festivals, tap take-overs, various promotions, and other events as needed
• Work with management to make yearly sales business plans and reviews
• Create plans of action to execute success in the market and use sales logs to follow up successfully with all business contacts
• Be able to remain professional at events and in situations where taps are flowing
• Ability to work nights/weekends and some holidays
• Help our target accounts and new businesses see how our brand benefits them
• Maintain quality control in the market with all Batson River products
• Constantly stay up to date on competitors pricing and market moves
• Be able to assist in other areas of the business as needed

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum 3 years practical, professional sales experience in the beer or spirits industry
• Previous experience at a brewery, distillery or beer/spirit distributor
• Great communication skills
• Extraordinary Time Management and Organizational skills
• Familiar with using various sales software
• Well versed in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work flexible days and hours
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 65 lbs
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean Driving Record, and reliable vehicle with insurance
• Ability to become a Cicerone Certified Beer Server within three months

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong Knowledge of the Greater Maine Beer Market
• First level Cicerone certification (Certified Beer Server)

Important Skills:

• Proactive with an ever-present eye toward improving the Batson River presence in the Greater Maine Market
• Positive and friendly, this is important whether with customers or other employees
• Solutions-oriented, an optimistic and persistent approach to problem solving
• Creative, seeks out new ideas and approaches to increase Batson River brand awareness
• Organized; ability to efficiently call on accounts in the state of Maine
• Honest and diligent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $74,948.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kennebunk, ME 04043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person