Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Chainline Brewing Company is seeking a Sales Manager to join our team! We are a locally owned craft brewery located in Kirkland on the Seattle Metro’s Eastside that produces award winning craft beer for both on and off-premise accounts throughout the state. We are a fast-growing company and we’re looking for someone with passion and excitement to assist in growing our brand!

The ideal candidate:

• Has a passion for, and a range of experience in, the craft beer industry.
• Has a successful history of developing, managing, and inspiring top-notch sales teams.
• Has experience utilizing data insights and analytics to successfully grow a business and market footprint.
• Is comfortable working in a self-directed, results-based atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a keen sense of humor
• Highly organized

Management Responsibilities

• Manage CBC’s business with key off and on-premise retailers to maintain relationships as well as gain new distribution and promotional activity, both by calling directly on retailers as well as collaborating with distributors.
• Planning and implementing comprehensive strategic sales initiatives that align distributor sales team’s objectives with the brewery's brand identity and sales plans.
• Providing detailed weekly sales reports and account status, as well as strategy updates and changes
• Working with production and brewing staff to ensure timely delivery of beer to wholesalers and retailers.
• Ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of beer.

Position Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in craft beer sales
• 3+ years working with industry sales analytics including VIP.
• Experience with the function and operating structure of beverage distributors.
• Must be able to stand for long periods (8+ hours)
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds and move up to 160 pounds on occasion.
• Willingness to travel to meet with Distributors and retailers.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must have a reliable vehicle for work related travel.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Local Candidates only

Essential Skills

• Computer skills including Word, Quickbooks, Excel, and PowerPoint

Compensation

Compensation is salary based plus commission.

Benefits include company subsidized health, dental and vision insurance as well as a matching 401(k), discount programs, and free beer.

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