What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager - Chainline Brewing Company position at Nosh.com (by BevNET)?
Chainline Brewing Company is seeking a new Sales Manager to join our team! We are a locally owned craft brewery located in Kirkland on the Seattle Metro’s Eastside that produces award winning craft beer for both on and off-premise accounts throughout the state. We are a fast-growing company and we’re looking for someone with passion and excitement to assist in growing our brand!
The Ideal Candidate
Compensation is salary based plus commission.
Benefits include company subsidized health, dental and vision insurance as well as a matching 401(k), discount programs, and free beer.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has a passion for, and a range of experience in, the craft beer industry.
- Has a successful history of developing, managing, and inspiring top-notch sales teams.
- Has experience utilizing data insights and analytics to successfully grow a business and market footprint.
- Is comfortable working in a self-directed, results-based atmosphere.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a keen sense of humor
- Highly organized
- Manage CBC’s business with key off and on-premise retailers to maintain relationships as well as gain new distribution and promotional activity, both by calling directly on retailers as well as collaborating with distributors.
- Planning and implementing comprehensive strategic sales initiatives that align distributor sales team’s objectives with the brewery's brand identity and sales plans.
- Providing detailed weekly sales reports and account status, as well as strategy updates and changes
- Working with production and brewing staff to ensure timely delivery of beer to wholesalers and retailers.
- Ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of beer.
- 5 years’ experience in craft beer sales
- 3 years working with industry sales analytics including VIP.
- Experience with the function and operating structure of beverage distributors.
- Must be able to stand for long periods (8 hours)
- Must be able to lift 55 pounds and move up to 160 pounds.
- Willingness to travel to meet with Distributors and retailers.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Must have a reliable vehicle for work related travel.
- Must be 21 or older.
- Local Candidates only
- Computer skills including Word, Quickbooks, Excel, and PowerPoint
Compensation is salary based plus commission.
Benefits include company subsidized health, dental and vision insurance as well as a matching 401(k), discount programs, and free beer.
