JOB DESCRIPTION Field Sales Representative Knoxville TriCities Chattanooga Nashville. Must reside in Knoxville Metro. Reports to Director of Sales SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Our Mission We Cultivate and Celebrate the experience of beer business people and place. Our Values - Small Company Big Impact. We tap into small business ingenuity to create big business impact.
- Honor Tradition Innovate with Intention. We blend deep roots with forwardthinking development. Rather than chase fads weseek our space in longer lasting trends.
- Absurdly Peoplefocused. We obsess over our staff customers retailers and wholesalers.
This position is responsible for market growth in Highlands TN geography (home base in Knoxville) by working with our Distributor Partners to execute our Annual Business Plan. This position will be tasked to achieve volume and distribution goals by delivering against assigned metrics including ad display thematic promotions and inmarket partnerships and special events. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Develops and maintains relationships with key retailers in assigned areas
- Develops and maintains relationships with distributor management and personnel
- Grows volume and profitability in assigned geography
- Provides a direct line of communication to the brewery
- Provides detailed written communication following market visits
- Executes beer tastings special events and festivals
- Educates wait staff and customers about Highland products
- Manages the sale and inventory of Highlandbranded merchandise at special events and festivals
- Ability to periodically work nights and weekends may be required
- Provides detailed follow up for all inmarket activities including ad display Distributor workwiths channel focus pricing surveys quality audits and promotions/special events
- Composure flexibility and adaptability are keys to excelling in a fast challenging and fun environment
- Champion for Highlands worldclass beer portfolio and our charitable and environmental programs
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: - High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree preferred.
Experience: - At least two years of related experience required.
- Sales Hospitality or related experience is a plus
Specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities: - Microsoft Office
- Ability to multitask attention to detail and a driving passion for independent craft beer
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organized extreme attentiontodetail
- Working knowledge of major beer styles including origins and flavor profiles
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Travel: - Willingness to travel overnight is required 3040
Other Requirements: - Must be 21
- Must have valid Drivers License and reliable transportation
- Must pass a Background check
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
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