Colorado Sales Representative- Mountain Communities

Wilding Brands is an innovative family of brands & beverages fueled by a love for creativity and connection. We are merging craft tradition and innovation with an expanding portfolio of CO based manufacturers- craft beer, ciders and RTD cocktails. As we grow we’re looking for rock stars to contribute to our team.

Located at our beautiful Acreage restaurant in Lafayette, CO we are a top cider manufacturer and well-loved restaurant group in the industry. We love good food, great beer & cider, oh and Howdy Beer too!

Position Purpose:

The Colorado sales representative will visit 40 - 50 sales accounts per week representing Denver Beer Co., Stem Ciders & Howdy Beer. As a face of the company you will be the face of Wilding Brands in assigned territory, working with on & off premise accounts- gain new distribution, verify chain resets, secure features and displays, educate customers on our brands. Will work closely with our distributor partner: Breakthru Beverage. Come join our nimble yet dynamic team where you’ll make an immediate impact.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Market & Territory

• Sales: Executes 40 - 50 sales account visits per week building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts, buyers, bartenders and retail partners. Recap weekly activity to VP Sales and team members each Monday morning.
• Identify: Develop new business opportunities to expand Wilding Brands porfolio of brands presence across defined territory. Maintains CRM data and builds portfolio of contacts to grow awareness and business.
• Executes: Self-motivated and has excellent day-to-day calendar organization. Delivers results for key performance indicators like landing new Howdy & Stem Draft placements, securing stacker displays & end cap features in off prem liquor retail stores, gaining new distribution commitments & improved shelf positioning, applying POS, & verifies chain resets. Also surveys for proper Menu placement and pricing. Staff education and promotions as well.
• Work-with’s: Our distributor to maximize sales efforts and is available for support. Collaborates with our sales & marketing teams to improve market presence and is the voice at retail for the brand.
• Travel: Occasionally will travel outside of defined territory for crew-drives or market blitzes and events.
• Events: Represents Wilding Brands at festivals, beer & cider dinners, samplings & tastings, sponsorships, handsells + strategic events. Seeks out opportunities with venues.
• Manages: Time effectively, collaborates with the team and is responsible for reconciling expenses and staying within budget.

Position Requirements:

Skills, Knowledge, Attitude

• 3+ years of relevant sales experience in the craft beverage- beer wine or spirits industry. Energetic, competitive and goal oriented with a strong work-ethic.
• Planning, communication, relationship development, and problem solving. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and works well without direct supervision but also understands the value of contributing to the team. 
• Understands market trends and analyzes opportunity and competition in the food/beverage industry.
• Always presents a professional, can-do and team-oriented, achievement-driven mindset.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams to generate sales & marketing ideas to enhance communication and success.

Benefits & Salary:

The sales representative position will report to the VP of Sales. It is full time at 40 hours/week and some weekends required. Candidates must be willing to be in accounts 5 days a week and have reliable transportation + a clean driving record. Attend weekly sales meetings held @ HQ in Lafayette as well as work in defined region.

*Denver

**Mountains- Summit, Eagle, Grand, Routt, Mesa counties focus.

Salary at $55 - 70k depending on experience + $300 / Month car allowance or company vehicle. Performance based, quarterly bonuses for KPI & territory CE volume. Must be 21 or older with a valid drivers license. 

Location: Two roles- one based in Denver and the other in Summit, Garfield or Eagle counties. Expectation of 5 days a week in the market with light office support responsibilities.

Enjoy employee discounts on Denver Beer Co, Stem Ciders, Howdy Beer, merch, and food. 401k w/match after 6 months, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance. Flex schedule and PTO.

Stem Ciders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the Company's Equal Opportunity Employment policies are applicable within our hiring process.