Sales Representative
Citizen Cider
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Vermont • 🇺🇸 United States
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Junior
About the role
- Cultivate and strengthen the critical relationship between our brand and our partners/accounts.
- Network and inspire distributor sales rep personnel.
- Achieve volume and distribution targets in defined territory and target accounts.
- Conduct special events, festivals, cider dinners & tastings as needed.
- Maximize product velocity by improving merchandising and brand presence within retail locations.
- Monitor daily activity and accomplishments.
- Train distributors & retail accounts (including bartender & waitstaff personnel) on all brands.
- Work in collaboration with the State Sales Managers to achieve team targets, introduce new marketing initiatives and execute programming.
- Use VIP data to identify opportunities or gain other business insights.
- Review cider inventory to maintain proper levels based upon our core & seasonal offerings.
- Monitor and uphold the company’s quality standards.
- Perform administrative duties in a timely manner (expense & mileage reports, work calendar, etc.).
- Always maintain a professional image and demeanor.
- Perform other business-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Bachelor’s Degree, Business or Marketing concentration is preferred or equivalent experience.
- 1 – 2 years' experience in beverage sales is desirable.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook, and have reliable internet access from home.
- A passion for craft cider
- Basic distributor management skills
- Have strong local contacts – know the local scene.
- Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
- Regular visits to bars, restaurants, and other retailers.
- Flexible work schedule is required; nights and weekends as needed.
- A valid state driver’s license is required and must be maintained throughout the employment period.
- Eligible for Quarterly Performance Bonuses
Benefits
- Eligible for Quarterly Performance Bonuses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
beverage salesdistributor managementmerchandisinginventory managementpublic speakingpresentation skillsproject managementadministrative dutiesdata analysismarketing initiatives
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsflexibilitynetworkinginspirationrelationship buildingteam collaborationprofessionalismlocal knowledge
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degreevalid state driver’s license