Craft Beer Sales Trainee - Saratoga Region

Job Description

To ensure the successful sale and distribution of all craft products in the Craft Beer Guild Distributing of NY portfolio throughout the assigned territory. This individual will be responsible for developing new business at current no-buy accounts.

Pay Range: $19-$22 per hour plus monthly bonus potential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop and maintain effective customer relations and promote the good will of the company

Ensure that all product is rotated and code policy is followed

Successful sale, distribution and placement of all craft products

Proper merchandising of accounts with permanent and paper POS

Effective accounts receivable collections within corporate credit policy

Conduct promotions in accounts on a regular basis or when required

Develop new accounts and new placements

Organize and execute floor displays and placement of window neon’s and banners at all accounts

Handle customer inquiries regarding credit, delivery, product information and other inquiries as they arise

Execute monthly goals as related to business activities

Maintain a regular schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned area

Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in marketing, sales and management

Excellent oral and written communications skills

This person will live in or around the assigned area

Valid and clean driver's license

Ability and willingness to work independently

Cicerone Beer Server Certification (or willingness to obtain)

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:

Two wheel hand truck

Car or van

Hand-held or personal computer

CRITICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Use of hand and foot controls for driving

Walking and climbing stairs

Two handed lifting, handling and carrying of cases from floor to overhead levels on a frequent basis

Two handed lifting, handling, carrying half barrels and quarter barrels from floor to 48" on an occasional basis

Pushing and pulling a hand truck and/or cart on level and inclined surfaces on a frequent basis

Sustained squatting, kneeling, and/or bending while handling products

Sufficient manual dexterity to operate business equipment including, but not limited to, computer, telephone, adding machine.

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance. Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Full-time