Beer Sales Rep

Company Description

Suisse Imports is an independently owned artisan beer importer and wholesaledistributor located in Los Angeles, California. We’re a small but dedicated teamserving all areas of California. Our mission is simple: to discover and deliver the finestquality beers to the US market. Founded in 2022, we are proud to be part of the ever-evolving food and beverage industry, serving quality products to our West Coastclientele. Whether you’re a retailer, brewery, or market store, we’re here to connectyou with premium beverages and bring outstanding products to new markets.

Role Description

This is a full-time "on-the-road" role for a Beer Sales Rep at Suisse Imports located inthe Los Angeles, CA. The Beer Sales Rep will be responsible for developing andmaintaining relationships with accounts, promoting and selling beer products,managing inventory, conducting sales visits, and meeting sales targets.

Job Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with key managers/buyers at retail accounts.
• Manage on-premises and off-premises account relationships.
• Regular account visits /sales calls to existing and new accounts.
• Create, schedule, and execute off-premises samplings, on-premises events andprogramming, and festivals; such as beer tastings.
• Maintain working relationships with distributor counterparts.
• Help craft an appropriate social media presence with consistent branded posts.
• Manage time and priorities in an effective and efficient manner; track andmonitor progress in all identified accounts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years previous sales experience with strong knowledge of beer and the beerindustry, trends, and working knowledge of the 3-tier system.
• Sales, Negotiation, and Customer Relationship Management skills
• Friendly / positive attitude.
• Organized / attentive to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal sales skills.
• Experience in the beverages or alcohol industry is a plus.
• Ability to meet sales targets and work independently.
• Experience with Fintech Lilypad or similar CRM tool.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable car and a clean driving record and the abilityto pass a background check.
• Self-motivated and energetic individual with an entrepreneurial spirit andindependent working attitude.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb regularly, potentially more if needed.
• Must be over 21 years old to serve alcohol.
• Must live in greater Los Angeles area.
• High school diploma (preferred).