Beer Sales Representative

Beechwood Sales and Service is a family owned and operated beer distribution company. We represent the world’s best breweries. We 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 La Crosse, WI and the surrounding areas! Sales Reps motivate the successful sale, distribution, and retail execution of Beechwood products and related programs resulting in the overall volume growth of the accounts within the assigned territory. Sales Representatives are developed and mentored to become familiar with the various roles of sales & operations within our growing company. We are looking for a hardworking, motivated individual with a strong work ethic and 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 portfolioThrough 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 techniquesSupport your key brands at on premise bar promotions or Craft sampling events as neededInitiate development of new accounts and exciting new product placements and segmentsShowcase your promotional skills and acumen with effective and dynamic display techniques of select brand materials within key selling corridorsEnsure that all product is rotated and freshness code policy is followedBalance multiple objectives and directives assigned to foster portfolio growth and expansion.Handle customer questions regarding credit, delivery, product information, and other inquiries as they ariseExecute monthly goals as related to business activitiesMaintain a regular schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned areaOther duties as assigned Critical Physical Demands Use of hand and foot controls for drivingWalking and climbing stairsTwo handed lifting, handling and carrying of cases from floor to overhead levels on a frequent basisTwo handed lifting, handling, carrying half barrels and quarter barrels from floor to 48" on an occasional basisPushing and pulling a hand truck and/or cart on level and inclined surfaces on a frequent basisSustained squatting, kneeling, and/or bending while handling productsSufficient manual dexterity to operate business equipment including, but not limited to, computer, telephone, adding machine Essential Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree with a preferred emphasis in a business related fieldExcellent verbal and written communications skillsValid driver's license and reliable transportationAbility and willingness to work independently and as part of a teamEnthusiastic, high energy, and self-motivated individual with a desire to succeedSuperior organization skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlinesComputer proficiency, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferredSales and customer service experience preferredCraft Beer knowledge preferredKnowledge of legal requirements regarding the sale and the delivery of alcoholic beverages Why Join Us? Career development with in-house and on-the-job training401K with company match + profit sharingPTO + paid holidaysMileage reimbursementPlatinum-level health coverage Wellness benefits, tuition assistance, cell phone discounts The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.