Business Development Specialist

Notch Brewing

Business Development Specialist – Eastern / Central Massachusetts & RI

NOTCH is a pioneer and leader in the craft lager & lower abv beer. Since 2010, NOTCH has been recognized and celebrated for its quality, innovation, and leadership in championing traditional European brewing practices and ingredients. Named for the mark made on your coaster to keep a record of your tab at German beer halls, NOTCH has been widely recognized for brewing some of the best and most authentic German & Czech-inspired lagers today. With breweries, tap rooms, and biergartens located in Salem and Boston (Brighton), Notch has added additional capacity and resources to drive growth. We’re looking for an experienced, motivated, and great all-around person to join our team for a rewarding journey. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Essential Function and Job Responsibilities:

• Understand and embrace the Notch Brewing brands and tell our story to on/off premise customers.

• Be the brewery’s primary point of contact for all accounts in the assigned territory.

• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with existing and new buyers of key accounts.

• Solicit and close new customers and distribution placements.

• Assist in account and distributor craft beer education and training programs.

• Work with distributor to build brand awareness and develop best sales and marketing practices.

• Make successful presentations to individuals and groups at all levels of an organization.

• Recommend and implement sales strategies based on market and competitor analysis.

• Establish a regular account visit schedule and maintain a comprehensive log on all account details.

Qualifications:

• One to three years of sales experience in the malt beverage industry, preferably with a strong passion

and knowledge of craft beer. Experience with a beer distributor or brewery in a similar capacity

preferred. Front of the house and/or bartending experience a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Proximity and knowledge of the market.

• Self-motivation, intense competitive spirit and ability to work independently.

• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for industry related events.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word).

• 21 + with a clean drivers record, valid driver’s license, insurance and a reliable vehicle.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly lift cases and kegs (up to 160lbs.), stand for long periods of time, bend, reach

and maneuver in small places.