Brewery Sales Manager

About us

Short Fuse Brewing Company is a award winning brewery and restaurant located minutes from O'Hare Airport in Schiller Park, IL. In addition to having a beautiful taproom and restaurant we distribute our beers in bars, restaurants, and liquor stores all over Chicago and suburbs. Our beer can also be found in Wisconsin and Michigan. Our beers are made to the highest standards and we try to make innovative and fun flavors.

*Job description*

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to head our sale team and beer distribution. This role we work directly with our 7 distributors along with manage our self-distribution are in Cook County/Chicago. In addition would manage our current sales reps on day to day basis.

Short Fuse Brewing Company, an award-winning brewery located by O'Hare Airport is looking for an experience Sales Manager to work on establishing new retail accounts and increasing our distribution foot print. This position would work 100% in the field with our distributors and key accounts. The role will be working on establishing, maintaining, and building relationships with our retail accounts. Cold calling on restaurants, bars, liquor stores, and hotels is required. We are passionate about our beer, and you should be too. Experience in liquor/beer sales is preferred.

Duties

* Represent our brands in the market to increase distribution.

* Maintain regular communications with sales team.

* Integral in the process of selecting and signing new retail accounts.

* Assist with working and coordination of events in territory.

* Assist in preparation for monthly sales and marketing meetings.

* Assist in performing market research for respective territory.

Requirements :

*At least 5 years of territory sales management experience; ideally in the beverage industry

*Proven profitable sales record where targets are met or exceeded

* Familiarity with the brewing industry and beer distribution channels

* Passion for beer

* Outgoing personality

* Work well independently.

* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

We offer a competitive salary plus commission, benefits, car reimbursement and a great place to work. We are currently only seeking sales reps to cover Chicago and Cook County Suburbs. The position would require them to spend 100% of their time in that area. Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year with commission to exceed $60,000-$70,000 yearly earnings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Monthly bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person