Field Sales Manager, Twin Cities

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice•Offsite - Minnesota, MN

4d•$57,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, a creator of better-for-you beverages with great flavors and colors from natural sources. We are seeking a Field Sales Manager for the Twin Cities & Greater Metro area. This role involves driving sales growth by building relationships with key retailers and distributors. It's an opportunity to grow your career within a results-driven Sales team. The position reports to the Director, Sales and has no direct reports. This is a remote, field-based role.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of sales experience, preferably in beverage.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs. occasionally, as well as to push and pull up to 100 lbs. regularly.
This role is safety-sensitive, involving regular responsibility for one's own safety and/or the safety of others (e.g., driving on behalf of the company, or working in a warehouse/plant environment).

Responsibilities

Drive sales growth in the Twin Cities & Greater Metro by building relationships with key retailers and distributors.
Partner with retailers (Cub Foods, Hy-Vee, Kowalski’s, Lunds & Byerlys, Walmart, Target, etc.) to focus sales efforts by studying existing and potential volumes, looking for opportunities beyond the shelf to increase our footprint.
Foster customer rapport—merchandising dry shelves/coolers and ensuring all back-stock areas are clean and organized.
Develop strong relationships with partners at our regional distributors (College City Beverage, Capitol Beverage, Tow Distributing, and Schott Distributing), establishing routine route rides, monitoring inventory levels and collaborating on potential opportunities to grow (e.g., incentive strategies).
Build in-store displays and maintain POS as needed.
Recommend changes in pricing, products, services, distribution, merchandising equipment, and techniques by evaluating results and competitive trend developments.
Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, notifying immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year, with potential to accrue an additional week.
Six weeks of paid parental leave for FMLA qualifying Rain Makers (birth, fostering, or adoption), with additional time for birth mothers for medical leave and potential additional time for parents in certain states.
Flexibility Stipend for eligible Rain Makers to contribute to phone, internet, or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.
Relocation Available (when available).
Mileage reimbursement for carpooling for Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers.
401k with Immediate Vesting and matched contributions.
Fitness Reimbursements for community events and competitions.
Access to on-site gym in Preston with a personal trainer 2 days per week (for Onsite/Hybrid Rain Makers).
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans, with one plan being free for Rain Makers.
Vehicle Program: Company car or vehicle stipend included for Field Sales Managers.
Eligibility for full benefits package based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular positions.