Beer Sales Representative

Sheehan Family Companies•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Beechwood Sales and Service is a family owned and operated beer distribution company. We represent the world’s best breweries and are proud of our high level of service and commitment to our employees, which has earned us several recognitions as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. We offer an opportunity to work with world-class beer professionals in a vibrant and engaging environment. Beechwood provides industry leading benefits including competitive salaries, outstanding healthcare, a generous retirement package, paid vacation and holidays, career training, and opportunities for growth and development within our organization. Beechwood Sales & Service is hiring a Full Time Sales Trainee in Madison, WI ! This position is a hands-on role that will provide you valuable knowledge and experience in the beverage and distribution industry. Sales Trainee ensure the successful sale, distribution, and retail execution of Beechwood products and related programs resulting in the overall volume growth within the assigned territories of Greater Madison Area, including Dane, Rock, Jefferson, and Sauk Counties. Sales Trainees are developed and mentored to become familiar with the various roles of sales & operations within our growing company. We are looking for an energetic individual with a strong work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility to join and contribute to our team. We like to consider ourselves as the "beer half-full" kind of people. Apply today to learn more!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred with an emphasis in a business or marketing related field
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
Enthusiastic, high energy, and self-motivated individual with a desire to succeed
Superior organization skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
Computer proficiency, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred
Knowledge of legal requirements regarding the sale and the delivery of alcoholic beverages
Knowledge of Beechwood’s beer portfolio
Sales and customer service experience required
Must be able to lift, move and place cases of product weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis

Responsibilities

Ongoing sales team support for sale, distribution, and placement of all award-winning Beechwood Craft, Import, NA, Seltzer, and Spirit Brands.
Develop and maintain effective customer relations and promote the good will of the company
Train, learn, and apply key strategic selling skills in preparation for future sales route work.
Showcase learned selling skills in sales route relief work as needed
Learn proper merchandising of select accounts and key Craft brands with engaging promotional design and signage in concert with fellow sales team direction and collaboration.
Ensure that all product is rotated and code policy is followed
Coordinate and build exciting and engaging floor displays at select key accounts
Assist with customer inquiries regarding our extensive portfolio as well as company policies
Maintain a regular schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned area
Support our key brands and fellow staff at supplier events or bar promotions as needed
Other duties as assigned