Field Sales Representative

Deschutes Brewery • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Deschutes Brewery, a leading independent craft brewery, is seeking a high-energy, passionate Field Sales Representative to join their team. This role, based in Los Angeles, CA or San Diego, CA, will focus on growing the Deschutes Brewery portfolio in the Southern California market. The Field Sales Representative will be primarily responsible for market development, distributor coordination, and acting as the street-level sales representative. The company, founded in 1988, is known for its innovation, quality, and passion for brewing delicious beverages that bring people together. Deschutes Brewery is the 6th largest independent craft brewery in the US and has a presence in all 50 states, with a rapidly growing non-alcoholic portfolio. They have also partnered with other notable brands and are driven by the goal of brewing "damn tasty beverages." Deschutes Brewery offers a dynamic work environment where employees can grow and make an impact.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of proven excellence in Sales, Customer Relations, Marketing or Management in Food & Beverage experience preferred, CPG experience accepted
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Top-level organization and planning skills
• Demonstrated self-starter and excellent motivational and influencing skill-set
• Ability to work proficiently with all standard Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to travel 4 days a week within designated territory
• Must have a valid driver's licenses and pass pre-employment background check and motor vehicle record screening
• Must have reliable, registered and insured personal vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Preferred previous knowledge of KARMA/VIP or similar system

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful execution of account calls with key on and off premise accounts
• Grow share of mind with Distributors, Retailers and Consumers while increasing market share
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key accounts through conducting visits and business reviews
• Ensure proper Merchandising, POS, displays and account inventory across market
• Executes all National Accounts programming which include pricing, features, sampling, displaces and ad activity
• Acts as the primary field/street level connection to Distributors and drives Distributor partnership
• Assist with launching new brands, executes brand promotions, events and sponsorships
• Communicates pricing and programming to Distributors and Retailers
• Responsible for achieving all outlined sales goals and tracking and managing designated budgets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed