Great Lakes Brewing Company

Field Sales Representative

Great Lakes Brewing Company  •  Columbus, OH (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Columbus, OH - Columbus, OHEssential Functions and Duties
- Genuinely engaged in the company’s strategic goals and supports the company’s stated values and Triple Bottom Line initiatives
- Field Duties
- - Directly calls on accounts, sell in initiatives, i.e.: new brands and packages, marketing promotions, etc.
- - Promotes additional placements and increased velocity of GLBC products
- - Conducts daily sales calls to on and off premise retailers
- - Promotes additional placements of GLBC products
- - Conducts retail samplings, on premise promotions and beer dinners
- - Completes and submits weekly and monthly recaps and reports
- - Responsible for proper scheduling of Brand Ambassadors ensuring they have the appropriate tools/resources and training
- - Conducts brewery visits for retailers
- - Responsible for completing account surveys as required
- - Completes and submits weekly and monthly recaps and reports
- - Manages and operates within assigned expense budget
- Stakeholder Management
- - Works with distributor sales/management and direct manager as necessary
- - Manages pub exclusives and specialty brews with Distributors
- - Manages distributor POS inventory monthly to maximize use of POS in the trade
- - Ensures the distributor’s inventories and retail trade are rotated properly and are in code.  Conducts monthly Distributor warehouse walks to check rotation and out of code product.
Other duties and projects as assigned

QualificationsEducation
Bachelors degree in related field preferred or equivalent work experience
Work Experience
Minimum two years of relevant experience

Required Qualifications
- Self-motivated with the proven ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with computers, specifically Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to lift 35 pounds
- Ability to operate in a team environment as well as autonomously
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of organization
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid drivers license with a driving record considered acceptable based on our insurance companys matrix
- Willingness to work flexible and extended hours as needed (including evenings and weekends)
- Willingness to travel as needed, including overnight
Preferred

Qualifications
- Familiarity of the territory
- Solid working knowledge of the beer and brewing industry
Great Lakes Brewing Company

About Great Lakes Brewing Company

From the beginning, we've aspired to craft our beloved and award-winning beers in a socially and environmentally responsible way. As we continue to grow and expand, we will do so with care and respect for our products, employees, customers, and planet.

Our employees are our most valued asset, so we've brewed a careful selection process to hire only the best ambassadors for our company.

We seek driven, enthusiastic people who share a dedication to our core values: passion for product, respect for resources, the fostering of relationships, and the sharing of success. We continuously strive to grow our innovative and resourceful team of individuals with high standards, integrity, and vision—and who can also appreciate sharing a little camaraderie or a pint with their co-workers.

If you can see yourself thriving as a Great Lakes team member, review our current openings below:

https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/employment

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Year Founded
1988
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