Sales Specialist

PHUSION PROJECTS: Established in 2005 Phusion Projects is a global alcoholic beverage company with presence in over 40 countries, employing 250+ worldwide and housing a portfolio of brands, including but not limited to, Four Loko, Four Loko PREGAME, Four Loko Remix, Overtime, Basic Vodka, Basico Tequila, and Earthquake.

CULTURE: Innovation and disruption is in the DNA at Phusion, we understand drinkers as category agnostic and we pursue flavor, brand, and functional benefits above all else. We’re always looking to push boundaries within our current product portfolio and partnerships and that mindset flows through in our company culture.

SUMMARY: The Sales Specialist will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships at key accounts to influence and execute against the Phusion brands and drive new distribution, displays, and visibility including focused brand/ SKU’s, price, and program POS in the Independent and Chain outlets. You will manage the accounts through planning, execution and review of results against goals aligned with your region. To be successful in this role, you must be organized, have strong interpersonal skills, be a problem solver, be comfortable with the use of technology, and be able and willing to travel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Leverage selling resources to support accounts, including programming execution, sampling, POS, etc.

· Ensure proper merchandising standards are executed in the market including in store programming, in store generic, out of store permanent POS

· Attend promotional events when needed to generate new sales or leads for our products

· Educate external partners on product updates, changes and launches

· Manage and grow a portfolio of over 450 retail accounts by executing sales strategies focused on distribution, visibility, pricing, and promotional compliance

· Serve as the primary point of contact for store owners and managers, building long-term partnerships to expand brand presence and maximize sales performance

· Collaborate closely with internal Sales Managers and external distributor representatives to align sell-in initiatives with in-store execution and inventory availability

· Lead merchandising execution, including shelf resets, product consolidations, and planogram adherence, ensuring brand standards and optimal shelf placement

· Partner with Key Account Managers in Chain stores to align on account objectives, providing hands-on support to drive execution and deliver results

· Partner with internal Phusion team (ASM + RM + KAMs) to ensure alignment and execution at accounts

· Execute front-of-store displays, promotional setups, and point-of-sale placement to increase consumer awareness and trial

· Leverage retailer schematics and performance insights to maintain shelf integrity and support data-driven decisions across accounts

· Act as the face of the company at all times, while working with external partners.

· Fiscally responsible for maintaining your assigned budgets.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This job has no supervisory responsibilities.