Join the Frank Beverage Group Family of Companies! Frank Beverage Group is a family-owned and operated beer, wine and spirits distributor who stands for quality, excellence & a classic yet transformational brand that our customers can count on year after year. We hire exceptional people who will lead & make learning part of their own career journey. From distribution to marketing, from sales to service, inspiration can be found in many of our career positions.

Frank Beverage Group offers a great working environment & benefit programs to full time employees:

• Great work and social environment
• Paid Time-Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Savings Plan
• Company Paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Benefits
• And more!

Frank Beverage Group in Onalaska, WI is now hiring a Special Events and Draft Sales Representative. The Special Events and Draft Sales Representative is responsible for the selling and managing all phases of special events.

Responsibilities:

• Make sales calls to designated accounts.
• Secure and expand distribution in assigned account base.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with accounts.
• Collect money for outstanding invoices. Keep up to date on customer credit status.
• Maintain knowledge of product portfolio and promotions.
• Meet/exceed monthly quotas and distribution objectives.
• Participate in sales meetings and on-site training.
• Work with customers to determine the draft, merchandising and sponsorship requirements of an event.
• Plan, schedule and order merchandising materials and equipment for special events.
• Deliver, set up, perform maintenance tasks and pick up draft equipment at events.
• Work or schedule others to staff an event to stock kegs or cases.
• Maintain open communication with the point of contact for special events.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and solve draft system problems and report to management.
• Maintain inventory and manage draft hardware and equipment in a cost effective manner.
• Ensure that all equipment and product is in good working condition.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures and government regulations and attain copies of municipal licensing when needed.
• Develop and maintain a full understanding of all draft systems and components and keep current with product updates and new technology in draft systems and service.
• Understand proper cleaning techniques for cleaning draft lines as well as how to replace parts as needed
• Monitor and fill out all promotional request forms, competitive forms, and reimbursement forms.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays on a scheduled or on call basis.
• Perform sales relief duties on regular daily sales routes as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required
• One to two years previous experience in related field (distribution, hospitality, supplier or beverage industry) preferred
• Draft Technician Certification preferred
• Experience operating a vehicle while pulling and maneuvering multiple size trailers is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as persuasion skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Able to easily build rapport with others
• Ability to read and write in English
• Goal oriented, focused, and assertive
• Strong knowledge of beer industry and its retail consumers is preferred
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Basic computer skills are required

Other:

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of insurance is required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 160 pounds on a regular basis Must be able to sit in a car for extended periods
• Must be able to crouch, reach and grasp
• May have to use industry tools including pallet jack, box cutter, etc.

We offer a professional, safe and friendly work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay structure.

Frank Beverage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.