Retail Sales Specialist

Rogue Ales & Spirits
Southern California, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2022 CLOSED ON 8/31/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Sales Specialist position at Rogue Ales & Spirits?

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.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, high energy retail sales specialist who is excited about building an emerging brand in a quickly growing category. The ideal candidate knows the ins and outs of non-alc beverage sales in Southern California, has great relationships with local chains and key retailers, and is looking for a fast-paced, high-growth opportunity where they can truly make a difference. This position requires prior work experience in the beverage sales industry.

Job Overview
The Retail Sales Specialist will lead Rogue’s CBD Beverage sales efforts across the Southern California market. This position will be the face of the brand and the critical link between Rogue and our retailer customers. This is a new role designed to support the rapidly growing sales of Rogue’s CBD Beverage portfolio in Southern California.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Own top retail target accounts within assigned territory
  • Responsible for growth within target retail accounts and overall territory trends
  • Implements and execute marketing initiatives to support brand visibility and sales growth within accounts
  • Execute events and sampling programs with key retailers
  • Establish rapport and call frequency with distributor sales representatives and managers
  • Identify and build relationships with local chain customers
  • Conduct distributor education and sales team presentations
  • Work in conjunction with the distributor sales team to uncover opportunities and ensure account standards are being met
  • Provide weekly recaps of account calls to ensure proper follow up and execution
  • Participate in building market goals, strategies and plans

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience: 3 years of non-alcohol beverage sales experience
  • Ability to travel within the territory
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organization habits, ability to handle multiple tasks with an attention to detail
  • Ability to solve customer problems and take decisive action
  • Effective 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 safely 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
Within assigned territory.

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.

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