THC Sales Rep (Milwaukee, WI area)
Wild Mind Ales
- Milwaukee, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Build on and off premise accounts in key areas throughout Minnesota - Increased package distribution for on and off premise accounts.
- Frequent travel is required
- Deliver and merchandise product is required
- Develop relationships with distributor sales reps to educate and gain placements in liquor stores, bars, restaurants, grocery stores etc.
- Work with and help execute a promotional calendar geared towards building sales and distribution
- Identify new opportunities with distributors by maintaining clear communication of brewery capabilities and goals
- Plan and execute fun and engaging promotional events including tastings with retailers
- Maintain frequent communication with wholesale partners to ensure follow through on commitments.
- Monitor and report progress of sales goals and target accounts using LilyPad and other data analytics tools
- Effectively communicate brewery offerings to new retailer partners through use of established sales techniques that will help us sell more beer
- Interact with nationwide distributors to encourage rebuys and track depletion in other states
- Working closely with the brewing team to create sales goals and strategies
- Adding new accounts
- Routinely following up with existing accounts
- Meeting with prospective retail, contract, and private-label accounts
- Coordinating with production team to support sales goals
- Meet monthly & quarterly to analyze and track sales goals and targets
- Maintaining all necessary distribution documentation
- Managing sales performance reporting
- Inventory management to avoid overstocks and understocks
- 2+ years of craft beer sales or alcohol industry experience required
- A working knowledge of the Midwest territory
- Be passionate about craft beer and THC
- Ability to regularly lift cases and maneuver full kegs when required
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in autonomous fashion while maintaining strong business sense in regards to time constraints, financial guidelines and company ethics.
- Valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and clean driving record
- Flexible work schedule with ability to work nights and weekends as needed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level computer skills with working knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Lilypad