Sales Representative - Connecticut

Position: Sales Representative

Territory: Connecticut

Job Classification: Full-Time, Year-Round

Reports to: Regional Sales Manager, Vice President of Sales

Pay Rate: Salary, based on experience

Benefits: Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Paid Vacation – Eligible after satisfactory completion of 90-day Introductory Period; Participation in 401k w/ Company Match – Eligible after 1 full year of employment

Tröegs Brewing Company is a family-owned company with a perpetually curiosity for making great beer. We look for co-workers who share our uncompromising vision. We value highly skilled people who can get along with others and maintain a positive working environment.

Job Description:

The Sales Representative is an account-level salesperson focused on growing Tröegs business in the Connecticut market. This position requires flexible hours, daily travel and weekend events.

Job Qualifications:

High-energy, detail-oriented person needed for fast-paced, but rewarding position. Must have pleasant personality, be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and the ability to communicate well with people. Beer industry knowledge and 1-2 years beverage industry sales experience is required. The ideal candidate would live in the New Haven area, and have good, working knowledge of the corresponding beer scene(s).

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regular wholesaler representative work-withs.
• Visit and maintain contact with retailers, restaurants, bars.
• Fulfill needs of distributors as required (i.e., POS, tap handles, sell sheets, etc.).
• Communicate on daily basis w/ RSM regarding orders, trends, seasonal considerations, and all other sales related issues.
• Monitor wholesaler’s inventory and depletions.
• Analyze sales data/performance monthly and report at sales meeting.
• Complete company administration requirements on time and regularly, including expense reports, weekly/month recaps, monthly calendar, budget management, and daily e-mail responses.
• Be thoroughly acquainted with every key decision maker or decision influencer in accounts.
• Identify and secure new draft and package placements while merchandising accounts.
• Visit a minimum of ten accounts a day.
• Coordinate and participate in beer samplings, promotions, staff trainings, beer festivals and all related events, 8+ per month.
• Build & maintain relationships by communicating regularly with our distributor sales managers and distributor sales reps.
• Conduct quarterly sales meetings/ presentations with our distributor’s sales staff.
• Must maintain a functioning vehicle and have a driver’s license with NO DUI’S.