Beechwood Sales and Service is a family owned and operated beer distribution company. We represent the world’s best breweries and are proud of our high level of service and commitment to our employees, which has earned us several recognitions as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. We offer an opportunity to work with world-class beer professionals in a vibrant and engaging environment. Beechwood provides industry leading benefits including competitive salaries, outstanding healthcare, a generous retirement package, paid vacation and holidays, career training, and opportunities for growth and development within our organization. Beechwood Sales & Service is hiring a Full-Time Sales Representative in St. Croix Falls, New Richmond, Amery and surrounding areas. This position is a hands-on role that will provide you valuable knowledge and experience in the beverage and distribution industry. Sales Representatives are developed and mentored to become familiar with the various roles of sales & operations within our growing company. We are looking for an energetic individual with a strong work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility to join and contribute to our team. We like to consider ourselves as the "beer half-full" kind of people. Apply today to learn more! Essential Job Functions:
Successful sale, distribution, and placement efforts across our extensive and award-winning Beechwood Craft, Import, Seltzer, and Spirits portfolio
Through Brewery and Distiller samplings, seminars, team selling, and on-site visits –expand your product understanding to better share and sell brand attributes at retail.
Develop and maintain effective customer relations through detailed sales support techniques
Support your key brands at on premise bar promotions or Craft sampling events as needed
Initiate development of new accounts and exciting new product placements and segments
Showcase your promotional skills and acumen with effective and dynamic display techniques of select brand materials within key selling corridors
Ensure that all product is rotated and freshness code policy is followed
Balance multiple objectives and directives assigned to foster portfolio growth and expansion.
Handle customer questions 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.
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.
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
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree with a preferred emphasis in a business or marketing related field or equivalent experience
Sales and customer service experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
Enthusiastic, high energy, and self-motivated individual with a desire to succeed
Superior organization skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
Knowledge of legal requirements regarding the sale and the delivery of alcoholic beverages
Must be able to lift, move and place cases of product weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis
Why Join Us?
Career development with in-house and on-the-job training
401K with company match + profit sharing
PTO + paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Platinum-level health coverage including medical, dental and vision insurance with $0 in-network deductible and low premium contributions
The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support a diverse and inclusive culture and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any status protected under federal, state, or local law.