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Beer Sales Representative

Beechwood Sales and Service, Madison, WI, United States


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 Madison, WI ! This position is a hands-on role that will provide you valuable knowledge and experience in the beverage and distribution industry. Sales Reps ensure the successful sale, distribution, and retail execution of Beechwood products and related programs resulting in the overall volume growth of mostly on premise accounts within the assigned territories of Madison East, Sun Prairie and the surrounding areas.

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:

Develop and maintain effective customer relations

Ensure that all product is rotated and code policy is followed

Successful sale, distribution, and placement of all Beechwood products

Proper merchandising of accounts with permanent and paper POS

Effective accounts receivable collections within corporate credit policy

Conduct promotions in accounts on a regular basis or when required

Develop new accounts and new placements

Organize & execute floor displays and placement of brand promotion materials at all accounts

Balance the multiple Objectives and Directives given to maintain the necessary flow and organization to accommodate retail partners while fostering portfolio growth and expansion.

Handle customer inquiries 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

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

Computer proficiency, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred

Knowledge of legal requirements regarding the sale and the delivery of alcoholic beverages

Knowledge of Beechwood’s beer portfolio

Sales and customer service experience required

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 low deductibles and low premium contributions

Wellness benefits, tuition assistance, cell phone discounts

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Education Preferred

Bachelors or better in Marketing or related field Licenses & Certifications Required

Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer

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