Now Hiring - Sales Representative in Amherst, MA

Berkshire Brewing & Distributing is looking for an on and off premise route sales representative in Franklin County . This position will be focused on selling the Berkshire Brewing Company brand(Steel Rail Extra Pale Ale, Lost Sailor IPA, Easy Like IPA etc.) as well as 25+ other brands within the spirits, beer and cider portfolio that they distribute. Berkshire Brewing Company has been around since 1994 and is a wine/spirits/beer distributor for the full state of Massachusetts.

Job Responsibilities

-Sales Rep must be prepared to plan their weekly schedule with appointments, sales calls and account maintenance visits.

-Build strong relationships with their accounts representing Berkshire Brewing Company at the highest possible level.

-Grow their distribution within each account which could mean new draft lines in the on premise and new package placements in the off premise.

-Prospect new on and off premise accounts throughout the Berkshire MA Territory. Candidate must be a closer and feel very comfortable cold calling. The ideal candidate has experience in the business development function of sales opening new accounts.

-Sales Rep must be able to effectively handle their customer's accounts receivable collection process.

-Operational logistics are always present and the prospective candidate must be able to multitask well.

-Other duties will come up as time goes on, the candidate must be prepared for additional tasks such as working tastings, on premise events and beer festivals as needed.

Job Requirements

-The Ideal candidate is self motivated, high energy, competitive, hardworking, reliable and persistent. This person should possess a strong work ethic and is able to be motivated in an autonomous work environment.

-Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Alcohol/Sales related Work Experience

-Alcohol sales or Route sales experience is strongly encouraged

-Must have dependable transportation and a clean driving record.

-The candidate ideally lives in Franklin County or Northern Hampshire County.

Benefits include:

Medical (co-paid)

Mileage reimbursement-20 cents a mile

Gas Card

401K

Compensation

Salary will be dependent on experience.

This role is a salary plus bonus position, please inquire for more details!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road