This is a great sales opportunity that breaks the barrier into the supplier side of the spirits industry for a moderately young, fast growing company. This position presents the opportunity to represent three exciting brands: Ole Smoky Distillery, James Ownby Reserve, and Tanteo Spirits.

The ideal candidate will be disciplined and have experience in conducting product displays. This candidate should be comfortable with frequent travel and be able to generate new sales leads on a regular basis. The candidate should be able to keep track of their sales and effectively communicate with other team members while out in the field.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Must reside in a centrally located point within the determined sales area
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients
• Make a minimum of 10 in-person sales calls per day on spirits retailers on the route of the given day.
• Merchandise Ole Smoky, James Ownby, and Tanteo products & POS materials
• Participate in trade shows throughout the territory
• Strong motivation to learn the spirits industry from the ground up
• Educate clients and attend trade shows to conduct product demonstrations
• Generate potential leads for future sales and grow the assigned territories PODS & case volume YOY
• Track and report sales in organized manner and record sales in Karma app
• Communicate effectively with other members of team
• Manage assigned territory effectively through time management, problem solving and strong desire to win
• Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience minimum within the food or beverage industry is required, 3-4 years preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Strong work ethic and communication skills internally and externally, verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail/Google Drive and Apple devices along with customer relationship management software
• Ability to travel and work independently in order to do business
• Ability to utilize and analyze POS reports
• Ability to manage/maintain an allocated monthly travel and entertainment budget and local sales activation budget
• Must possess a valid Drivers License and have reliable transportation
• A company credit card will be issued and is essential for outlined job functions

Compensation & Benefits Package

• Base salary plus month car allowance
• Yearly incentive bonus
• Other incentive opportunities during the year, i.e. case displays, contest, etc.
• Medical (73% of premiums paid by OSD)
• Dental/Vision (70% of premiums paid by OSD)
• Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (sick/vacation/holidays)
• 401k Matching

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Flexibility/availability to work weekends & some nights for event activations
• Maintain professional appearance
• Must be able to lift up to 45lbs
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Required to stand, bend, lift and engage in repetitive motion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Beverage Sales: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Connecticut: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road