Territory Manager - Full Sail Brewing Co.
Nosh.com · Hood River, OR · 3 days ago
Business Development$62k–$75k/yrFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Secure new product placements within assigned accounts.
- Drive increased velocity at current placements.
- Increase display activity at retail.
- Improve shelf positioning and presence.
- Execute promotional programming in line with brand standards.
- Install POS materials at key accounts to drive velocity.
- Represent the company in a unique, enthusiastic, and respectful manner with distributors, accounts, and customers.
- Conduct regular account visits to assess product availability, merchandising execution, and promotional compliance.
- Act as a primary point of contact for retailers, providing excellent customer service and addressing inquiries or concerns.
- Manage chain account relationships at the account (store) level — corporate-level chain relationships are owned by the Senior Sales Manager.
- Develop strategic relationships with key store managers and buyers to drive account-level sales growth.
- Partner with the Senior Sales Manager to support and track chain account activity and performance across the region.
- Work with Marketing to develop educational materials and presentations for distributors, customers, and accounts.
- Supply distributors and accounts with marketing materials, ensuring proper promotional execution.
- Build and develop relationships with distributor partners (District Managers, Reps) as a top priority of the role.
- Leverage distributor relationships to increase market reach, surface market insights, secure new placements, and grow velocity.
- Identify and lead key beer events and beer festivals to connect directly with consumers and drive brand awareness.
- Track, analyze, and report sales performance against established benchmarks and KPIs, identifying gaps and opportunities.
- Analyze sales data to identify account opportunities and drive growth.
- Maintain and update the account database for the assigned territory, including prospective accounts and contact lists.
- Maintain a weekly schedule for efficient planning and win tracking.
- Monitor and report field quality concerns to the appropriate contacts and departments using proper communication channels.
Experience
- 2+ years of sales experience.
- Experience with wholesalers/distributors is welcomed — beer industry experience is not required but valued.
- Beverage experience preferred, with alcohol experience especially valued.
- Retail chain and key account management (KAM) experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to build relationships and motivate both internal and external teams.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel for reporting and strategy execution.
Requirements
- Able to drive, walk, and stand for extended periods of time during market visits, trade shows, and industry events.
- Ability to assist with the setup, breakdown, and transportation of event materials, including occasional movement of beer kegs and display equipment.
- Comfortable working in various environments including office settings, production environment, retail locations, distributor warehouses, and event venues.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation including performance incentives.
- 90% Employer-paid Medical and Dental benefits.
- 401k with company match up to 4%, vested right away.
- Paid Time Off.
- Flexible Paid Holidays.
- Food and beer discounts in the Full Sail Pub for employees and their guests.
Compensation
$62,000.00 - $75,000.00 Base+ Commission/year