Job Description

To be considered, please fill out an application on our website HTTPS://WWW.CUTWATERSPIRITS.COM/JOIN-THE-CREW/ OR send a resume to jobs@cutwaterspirits.com

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring SALES REPRESENTATIVES IN THE BAY AREA to join our growing team.

Determined to grow market share in all segments of the business, Sales Representatives are responsible for growing the company portfolio and engaging consumers through point of sale, shelf assortment, and creative displays at retail accounts. In addition, Sales Representatives identify new market and business opportunities to increase market share while building and maintain relationships with accounts and retailers. The Sales Representative works independently under the loose general guidance of the Regional Sales Manager.

While the company is headquartered in San Diego, CA, this position spends of the bulk of their time in the field in their assigned market. OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Oakland
• Bay Area
• San Francisco
• San Jose

DAILY DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive sales in off-premise and on-premise retail business.
• Assist with merchandising and the implementation of programming in chain locations.
• Achieve distribution, display space, and shelf placement objectives in off-premise retail accounts.
• Secure menu features, back bar placement, and promotions to bring brand awareness in on-premise retail accounts.
• Increase brand presence in the marketplace by facilitating promotional and tasting events each month.
• Strengthen and expand current business partnerships with off-premise and on-premise retail accounts.
• Educate and manage the Distributor Sales Teams to ensure they are presenting and executing to Cutwater standards.
• Passionately share the Cutwater story.
• Participate in new product launches, promotions and events as the face of Cutwater Spirits.
• Embraces and fulfills the core values and culture of Cutwater Spirits.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Work takes place in variety of environments throughout assigned market.
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move products, hang point of sale materials and fulfill other physical requirements including: repetitive lifting, bending and pulling/pushing.
• Conducts work in a sitting position; however, job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong time and project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize a varied workload.
• Captivating storytelling skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to develop and grow strong customer relationships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Have reliable transportation to travel to and from various locations.
• 1 or more years of sales/business development experience (preferred).
• Spirits/alcohol beverage industry knowledge a must.
• 1 or more years experience in sales in beverage alcohol industry (preferred).
• Knowledgeable about assigned market. 1+ years experience working in assigned market (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).

*This role gets a Quarterly Bonus for up to 10K Annually.

Company Description

From the band of liquid pioneers behind Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits, one of the most successful beer brands in history. Early in our brewing tenure, curiosity and creativity drew us to explore the art of distilling. The result is a diverse and award-winning family of spirits that’s become the foundation for Cutwater. Building on the tradition with our minds wide open to the unconventional, the Cutwater crew is committed to bringing quality, ingenuity and integrity to the world of spirits. At Cutwater we are dauntless spirits. We make whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, liqueur, mixers, canned cocktails, and beyond. We’re always focused on the horizon, the road ahead. We’re just hardwired that way. Armed with some heavy experience, hard earned awards, and boundless energy, we’re charging ahead to carve out our place in the global spirits industry. We invite all who share our passion to join us on the journey. Cutwater is always focused on the horizon, the road ahead. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.