Brewery Representative

Boston Beer•Fairfield, CT

3d•Remote

About The Position

Boston Beer Company is hiring a full-time Brewery Representative for Western Connecticut. The person hired must live in Fairfield County, preferably in the Greater Stamford area. Although the role is listed as remote, it is field based and requires living within the territory to visit accounts. The representative works autonomously to develop new accounts and maintain existing accounts in the industry, with a strong focus on improving product availability and visibility through consultative sales tactics. The role sells the Boston Beer Company product portfolio to retail accounts, including bars, restaurants, liquor stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores. It involves regular travel throughout the market to service retailers and wholesalers, with occasional travel for meetings and training. Working conditions vary day to day because the role is customer-facing. Weekend and holiday work may periodically be required to support business needs.

Requirements

At least 1 year of proven, results-oriented experience in outside sales or the food and beverage industry.
An intense competitive spirit and an assertive, confident personality.
Valid driver's license, registered and insured vehicle, and ability to drive continuously to and from accounts.
Ability to frequently lift and move cases of beer.
Ability to frequently climb, kneel, and stoop to arrange and display point-of-sale items.
Must live in Fairfield County, preferably the Greater Stamford area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Sell the Boston Beer Company product portfolio to retail accounts.
Focus on selling products and increasing the number of product lines carried by retail accounts.
Identify major accounts that do not currently sell Boston Beer Company products and develop plans to establish business with them.
Improve account conditions and merchandise products by building displays, resetting coolers, and displaying point-of-sale items.
Partner with distributors to ensure orders are placed, products are received, and account business grows.
Conduct waitstaff and bartender education, beer tastings, and evening promotions.
Travel regularly in the market to service retailers and wholesalers.
Travel occasionally for meetings and training.