Territory Sales Manager

This is a great sales opportunity that breaks the barrier into the supplier side of the spirits industry for a moderately young, fast growing company. Advancement upon completion of a successful first year!

The ideal candidate will be disciplined and have experience in conducting product displays, be comfortable with frequent travel and ability to generate new sales leads on a regular basis while effectively communicate with other team members during

Roles & Responsibilities

• Must reside in the central New Jersey area
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients
• Make a minimum of 10 in-person sales calls per day on all spirits retailers in the territory
• Conduct 1-2 consumer tastings/samplings per week at retail partner accounts
• Merchandise Ole Smoky products & POS materials
• Participate in trade shows throughout the territory
• Strong motivation to learn the spirits industry from the ground up
• Educate clients and attend trade shows to conduct product demonstrations
• Generate potential leads for future sales
• Track and report sales in organized manner
• Communicate effectively with other members of team
• Manage assigned territory effectively through time management, problem solving and strong desire to win
• Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience within the food or beverage industry is required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Strong work ethic and communication skills internally and externally, verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and customer relationship management software
• Ability to travel and work independently in order to do business
• Ability to utilize and analyze POS reports
• Ability to manage/maintain an allocated monthly travel and entertainment budget and local sales activation budget
• Experience with basic computer skills, Microsoft word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must possess a valid Drivers License and have reliable transportation

Compensation & Benefits Package

• Base salary plus month car allowance
• Yearly MIP bonus
• Other incentive opportunities during the year, i.e. case displays, contest, etc.
• Medical (73% of premiums paid by OSD)
• Dental/Vision (70% of premiums paid by OSD)
• Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (sick/vacation/holidays)
• 401k Matching

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Flexibility/availability to work weekends & some nights for event activations
• Maintain professional appearance
• Must be able to lift up to 45lbs
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Required to stand, bend, lift and engage in repetitive motion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC