Hawthorn Brewing is hiring a Melbourne Sales Rep

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Hawthorn Brewing is hiring a Melbourne Sales Rep

Posted May 11, 2017

This posting is more than 1 year old

Hawthorn Brewing Company is looking to expand and is building its East Coast sales team. If you're an experienced sales rep keen to work for an award-winning brewery in and around Sydney, read on.

JOB DESCRIPTION: SALES REPRESENTATIVE (MELBOURNE)

Seeking a motivated and results driven sales representative for our expanding craft beer company in the Melbourne market.

Hawthorn Brewing Co (HBC), an award winning Melbourne based craft beer company, is looking for a driven sales professional to join our team in Melbourne. This role will be responsible for continuing to grow the brand through national chains, wholesalers and various banner groups.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Three years experience in similar FMCG role and/or on and off premise liquor trade 
  • Experience in dealing with major national chains as well as key wholesalers
  • A passion and knowledge of the craft beer industry is highly desirable
  • A knowledge of retail strategies, SKU placement, margins and returns, and POS opportunities
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels
  • Knowledge of MS Office suite products (including Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • The ability to work autonomously, whilst meeting sales and growth strategy targets 
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills 
  • High level of customer service 
  • Multitask, stay ahead of the game on issues and be a pro-active thinker are all highly regarded
  • Own car and driver's licence are essential 

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary + super + commission
  • A fun and faced past industry going through a huge growth phase
  • Product training and support
  • A work environment that values its employees and actively seeks input and ideas

Some weekend and after hours work will be required in representing HBC at trade shows and in store tastings. 

If you are looking to take charge of an exciting role and relish the challenge of continuing to drive and manage our brand in a booming market, then please send your CV and cover letter to peter@hawthornbrewing.com.au 

Please note only short listed applicants will be contacted. No agents/recruitment consultants.