BentSpoke brew in the nation's capital but you'll find the award-winning brewery's beers far from their home too.
If you'd like to sell those beers in South East Queensland, they're hiring.
Job Description: Sales Representative SE QLD
Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Taking the familiar road can rob life of its flavour. So, at BentSpoke, we take a more adventurous route, knowing all too well that we will bend a few spokes along the way.
BentSpoke is a fiercely independent brewery that puts ‘bending the rules’ at the heart of our brand. After more than 8 years of sustainable growth, we are immersed within our local communities and continuing to actively pursue our vision of providing a world class beer experience.
You will be joining us on the back of our most successful GABS Hottest 100 result yet…with 4 beers being voted into the Top 20, 5 in the top 50, and BentSpoke Crankshaft taking out the number 1 spot in 2020 and 2021!
Due to growth in South East Queensland, we are seeking a new Sales Representative, aka Beer Broker, to deliver our loyal followers and customers in the Greater Brisbane, Gold and Sunshine Coast regions a world class beer experience. The Role of Beer Broker
As a BentSpoke Beer Broker you will be building on a strong foundation of key craft and a broad network of retail and on-premises partners.
Reporting to the Head of Sales in Canberra, this role will include:
- Management of key account partnerships including on premise and with QLD based independent banners.
- Working with our NAC and Indie Banner account manager to drive and execute indie banner promotional programs in store.
- Sales of BentSpoke beer to both on and off premise venues in Greater Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and surrounds, maintaining a high degree of customer service and management of accounts.
- Developing new business opportunities and maintain existing relationships with key accounts.
- Develop and maintain customer call cycle to plan within BentSpoke CRM.
- Lead relationships with national accounts in QLD including, store and area managers as well as state-based operations teams.
- Assist in the development of the BentSpoke brand by monitoring current trends in your territory, and changes in competitor landscape and activity and recommending changes as required.
- Contributing to the development and continual improvement of trade marketing and sales plans.
- Assist in the delivery of promotional events and activities, including weekly tastings.
- This role will require regular travel within the Greater Brisbane, Gold and Sunshine Coast Regions and other QLD towns as required.
- Occasional weekend work required when supporting sales and marketing activations and events.
Set up to harness the growth within the Brisbane region, role development and coaching will be expected.
What will YOU bring to the role?
- Passion for Craft Beer.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in Beer or Liquor wholesale sales and account management.
- Management of local relationships with 3rd Party Logistics and key banner groups.
- An ability to work independently and take responsibility for BentSpoke’s growth within the territory.
- Mature attitude, honesty, loyalty, and exceptional work ethic.
- Exceptional customer service focus always.
- Live and breathe BentSpoke's values and contribute to our vision of providing a world class beer experience.
- Proven organizational and communication skills.
Why is being a BentSpoke Beer Broker the route for you?
An attractive salary (commensurate with experience) and sales incentives package will be offered to the successful candidate, including:
- Motor vehicle allowance (or tool of trade vehicle)
- Phone and laptop
- Beer education
- Working for one of Australia's leading independent brewers
- Selling Australia’s Number One craft Beer, Crankshaft
If you want to take the adventurous route and bend a few rules, APPLY NOW!!!
Please email your resume and cover letter through to jobs@bentspokebrewing.com.au or follow the link below.
