Craft Beer Specialist, Asheville, NC

Empire Distributors•Mills River, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages all beer portfolio brands including but not limited to: purchasing, inventory control, reporting, tracking, POS, sponsorships, and promotions. This role involves coordinating beer purchasing, managing inventory levels for freshness, handling all beer-related Point of Sale (POS) materials, and training sales representatives on craft beer knowledge. The specialist will also coordinate draft beer surveys, act as a point of contact for beer suppliers, participate in promotions, and recruit new craft beer brands. Event coordination for craft beer events is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
State ABC license
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
Knowledge of Microsoft Word Processing software

Nice To Haves

Cicerone Certified Beer Server

Responsibilities

Coordinate all beer purchasing on a weekly and monthly basis.
Review inventory levels to maintain freshness and lower current levels.
Manage all beer-related POS, catalog items, and distribute information to sales teams.
Train sales representatives and managers on craft beer styles and brand information.
Coordinate branch draft beer surveys three times annually with On Premise staff.
Attend beer supplier meetings and reviews, acting as a main point of contact for suppliers.
Train and work with all sales personnel, participating in On Premise beer promotions.
Responsible for reporting and tracking for beer suppliers, keeping sales teams informed on goals and incentives.
Recruit new craft beer brands, including travel to potential new breweries.
Coordinate craft beer events, seeking out new events and arranging supplier sponsorships.
Possess knowledge of all Empire products.
Submit weekly schedule and itinerary.
Visit top draft accounts regularly with management or sales staff.
Conduct standard presentations on craft beer features and benefits.
Maintain notes on work performed and records of account visits.
Monitor utilization and effectiveness of point-of-sale materials.
Conduct business within the scope of all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
Maintain open communication with other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.