New Jersey Territory Sales Manager
About The Position
Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine is seeking an experienced Territory Sales Manager to join our sales team and drive growth in a dynamic New Jersey territory. We’re looking for someone with at least three years of experience in a brand support or sales role, along with distributor management experience and strong relationships with key accounts and distributor partners. Experience working with or for a wholesaler is preferred. In this role, success comes from the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues, customers, and wholesaler partners while bringing a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and adaptability to the work. A solid understanding of the alcohol category and a passion for sharing knowledge with wholesalers, retailers, and consumers will help you unlock growth opportunities. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys the energy of the on-premise channel and can capitalize on seasonal market opportunities. You can expect to spend over 70% of your time in the market visiting accounts, partnering with distributor representatives, building relationships, and supporting consumer-facing activation events.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in a brand support or sales role.
- Distributor management experience.
- Strong relationships with key accounts and distributor partners.
- Solid understanding of the alcohol category.
- Strong organizational skills, including time management and territory planning.
- Comfort with tools like Microsoft 365 or similar platforms, CRM systems such as KARMA, and expense tools like Concur.
- Willingness to learn new systems.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Based within the territory (Somerset, Middlesex, Union, Essex, Lower Bergen, or Morris County).
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with or for a wholesaler.
- Experience in a beverage sales professional role.
- Self-driven and passionate about growing thoughtful, well-crafted brands.
- Enjoy hitting goals, staying organized, and spending time out in the market building genuine relationships.
- Enjoy calling on accounts and creating programs that bring great beer to more people.
- Enjoys the energy of the on-premise channel.
Responsibilities
- Drive growth in a dynamic New Jersey territory.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues, customers, and wholesaler partners.
- Bring a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and adaptability to the work.
- Share knowledge with wholesalers, retailers, and consumers.
- Capitalize on seasonal market opportunities.
- Spend over 70% of time in the market visiting accounts, partnering with distributor representatives, building relationships, and supporting consumer-facing activation events.
- Plan and manage territory effectively.
- Support consumer-facing activation events.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid premiums for employee health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- Free mental health counseling.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Up to $5,250 each year for continuing education.
- Fitness reimbursements.
- 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
- Laptop.
- Cellphone and internet stipend.
- Travel and expense account.
- Fitness in the Field reimbursement.
- Company vehicle or vehicle reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
