Manager

Schilling Cider

Washington State Manager responsible for leading Schilling sales team in WA. Focusing on growing sales and market share for the #1 Cider company in WA.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bring your passion and experience to the Schilling-verse! Schilling Cider strives to create a fun and productive workplace for our employees.
We foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, with many areas of potential growth, no matter where you start.
We are seeking a high-performing Washington State Manager! This role covers the entire state of WA, with 80% of focus and time spent in the greater Seattle area.
The ideal candidate has a passion for cider, enjoys fermentations, is positive, highly motivated, and has the drive to learn and grow within a rapidly expanding industry!
This WA State Manager is responsible for leading the amazing Schilling sales team within WA and helping achieve the annual sales goals as the #1 Cider company in WA!
This role will also execute within key off-and on-premise accounts by growing sales and market share through product distribution, display execution, and promotion.
A priority for this role is to build a great rapport with our distributor partners and establish Schilling Cider as a best-in-class supplier.
This role will be focused on growing Schilling’s presence, volume, revenue, and points of distribution within Washington.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5+ years of beverage alcohol sales experience, preferably within beer, cider, wine, spirits, or non-alcoholic beverage categories
Minimum 2+ years of direct people leadership and team management experience
Proven experience working with beverage distributors, including distributor management, programming, and execution
Strong understanding of chain retail, independent retail, and on-premise sales channels
Demonstrated ability to analyze sales data, identify opportunities, and execute against sales goals
Experience conducting market work, ride-alongs, and field coaching with sales teams
Must be 21+ years of age
Currently reside in or commuting distance to the Greater Seattle Area
Passion for cider and the beverage industry
Valid Driver’s License, good driving record, and a reliable automobile
Comfort with mobile technology and MS suite
Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends
Lead by example and take initiative; be outgoing and approachable
Be self-driven and self-motivated
Work independently and as part of the team
Be an energetic, organized, and motivated problem solver
Exemplify the company’s values while representing our brands
Ask for help when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting salary of $75k - $85k annually, + bonus OTE, depending on experience and qualifications
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Annual hobby stipend
Cider, of course!
Fun working environment in a growing industry

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Hard Skills & Tools

beverage alcohol salesdistributor managementsales data analysismarket workfield coachingsales goal executionproduct distributiondisplay executionpromotion strategies

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementinitiativeoutgoingapproachableself-drivenmotivatedproblem solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

valid driver’s license