Join the Frank Beverage Group Family of Companies. Frank Beverage Group is a family-owned and operated beer, wine and spirits distributor who stands for quality, excellence & a classic yet transformational brand that our customers can count on year after year. We hire exceptional people who will lead & make learning part of their own career journey. From distribution to marketing, from sales to service, inspiration can be found in many of our career positions.
Frank Beverage Group offers a great working environment & benefit programs to full time employees:
- Great work and social environment
- Paid Time-Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401k Savings Plan
- Company Paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Benefits
- And more.
Frank Beer Distributors in Middleton, WI is now hiring a Special Events and Draft Sales Representative. The Special Events and Draft Sales Representative is responsible for the selling and managing all phases of special events.
Responsibilities:
- Make sales calls to designated accounts.
- Secure and expand distribution in assigned account base.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with accounts.
- Collect money for outstanding invoices. Keep up to date on customer credit status.
- Maintain knowledge of product portfolio and promotions.
- Meet/exceed monthly quotas and distribution objectives.
- Participate in sales meetings and on-site training.
- Work with customers to determine the draft, merchandising and sponsorship requirements of an event.
- Plan, schedule and order merchandising materials and equipment for special events.
- Deliver, set up, perform maintenance tasks and pick up draft equipment at events.
- Work or schedule others to staff an event to stock kegs or cases.
- Maintain open communication with the point of contact for special events.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and solve draft system problems and report to management.
- Maintain inventory and manage draft hardware and equipment in a cost effective manner.
- Ensure that all equipment and product is in good working condition.
- Ensure compliance with all company procedures and government regulations and attain copies of municipal licensing when needed.
- Develop and maintain a full understanding of all draft systems and components and keep current with product updates and new technology in draft systems and service.
- Understand proper cleaning techniques for cleaning draft lines as well as how to replace parts as needed
- Monitor and fill out all promotional request forms, competitive forms, and reimbursement forms.
- Work evenings, weekends and holidays on a scheduled or on call basis.
- Perform sales relief duties on regular daily sales routes as needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required
- One to two years previous experience in related field (distribution, hospitality, supplier or beverage industry) preferred
- Draft Technician Certification preferred
- Experience operating a vehicle while pulling and maneuvering multiple size trailers is preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as persuasion skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; Able to easily build rapport with others
- Ability to read and write in English
- Goal oriented, focused, and assertive
- Strong knowledge of beer industry and its retail consumers is preferred
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Basic computer skills are required
Other:
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of insurance is required
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 160 pounds on a regular basis Must be able to sit in a car for extended periods
- Must be able to crouch, reach and grasp
- May have to use industry tools including pallet jack, box cutter, etc.
We offer a professional, safe and friendly work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay structure.
Frank Beverage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.