What are the responsibilities and job description for the Territory Sales Manager - WA position at Rogue Ales & Spirits?
Rogue is an open, inclusive company committed to fostering a diverse, equitable workplace.
At Rogue our mantra is Dare, Risk, Dream. This is an attitude that comes from relentless curiosity and a drive to question, create and inspire. A DIY spirit runs through everything we do and make. We aren't afraid to think big, get messy and risk it all when it comes to creating authentic, innovative products that we are passionate about.
Job Overview
Territory Sales Manager for Washington: The primary goal for this position is to grow Rogue beer and spirit sales and visibility in the state by effectively building a relationship with our distributor partner through educating and motivating their sales team, gaining quality distribution, managing budgets and maintaining adequate inventory. The second priority is to enhance the presence of Rogue products on the shelf by executing national account programs and growing sales in local and regional chains. The ideal candidate will live in the Seattle, WA area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish relationships and maintain a high level of interaction and communication with wholesaler partners
- Ensure execution of chain planner and display programming
- Secure placements and sales programs in key local chains, while developing relationships with buyers and local managers.
- Conduct regular visits at Rogue accounts to grow sales and presence.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 yrs managing a distributor network.
- Experience selling alcoholic beverages to wholesaler network.
- Strong presentation and analytical skills.
So, why Rogue?
We are a group of people who believe in the power of creating things in small batches by hand and in building things ourselves. If you love craft beverages - this is the place to be. Generous paid time off (PTO), 401(k) matching, pet benefits, comprehensive health insurance and more!
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and be able to move kegs which weigh close to 165 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment will vary for this position given the nature of the job duties. The noise levels will vary based on location.
Travel
This is a field-based position that requires consistent travel throughout Washington; with the homebase of Seattle.
Reasonable Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactory with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals are not entitled to the accommodation of their choosing, and unreasonable accommodations, or accommodations that constitute an undue burden, will be denied.
