Bright Brewery recently opened a second production brewery with the aim of selling more beer outside its venue home. If you want to help them do that throughout North East Victoria, the brewery may have the job for you.
Job Description: Sales Representative & Brand Ambassador (North East Vic)
Bright Brewery is an award winning and proudly independent brewery, bar and restaurant, producing MountainCrafted beers in the spectacular alpine town of Bright, Victoria.
Our key values of ACTIVE – SUSTAINABLE – AUTHENTIC are the cornerstones of everything we do at Bright Brewery. From brewing beers that reflect the bold and wild environment in which they are crafted, to embracing the outdoor lifestyle that our region offers, Bright Brewery helps form the heart of our vibrant community.
We're a vibrant and growing business that values the authenticity of our products, services and people, with a sustainable future for all.
We recently completed a multi-million dollar investment to increase brewing capacity and we’re now in a position to further grow our local wholesale presence.
Bright Brewery seeks to recruit a North East Victoria based sales leader to grow our sales and distribution operation servicing our local region across North East and Central Victoria.
We are looking for an experienced sales person with a proven track record in the liquor industry. The person will have an established network of contacts across major retailers, distributors, independent outlets and venues. The person will act as an ambassador for Bright Brewery’s brand, values and lifestyle. We are looking for someone who can grow with the business. The right person will be rewarded with an attractive reward package and work life balance.
The role will require you to:
- Drive the wholesale of Bright Brewery beers to bottle-shops, restaurants, bars and venues, and other retail and hospitality outlets across North East Victoria, Central Victoria and border regions.
- Be an excellent ambassador for Bright Brewery’s brand, values and lifestyle.
- Achieve budgeted sales targets and KPIs.
- Identify and capitalise on opportunities to build sales.
- Organise in-store tastings, promotions and point of sale displays.
- Activate or host events both on and off premise, including festivals.
- Work autonomously to manage and grow accounts, as well as brand awareness and reputation.
- Providing a superior level of service to our customers.
- Engage with and help grow Bright Brewery’s social media audience.
- Report to Marketing & Sales Manager.
Skills & experience required
- 2+ years experience in wholesale sales related to liquor of FMCG.
- Proven sales record and ability to manage a territory in a structured and planned manner.
- Excellent face-to-face and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain strong and positive relationships with customers.
- Ability to identify customer needs and provide solutions.
- Experience managing participation at events.
- Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and manage time.
- Computer and social media savvy (E-mail, MS Word, MS Excel, social networking). Self-motivated, outcomes oriented, person of action.
- Possess (or have the capability to develop) outstanding knowledge of beer and the brewing process.
- Drivers licence.
Selection criteria
Applicants will be assessed on their ability to address the following selection criteria:
- Experience and performance in a similar role.
- Understanding of:
- the liquor market,
- business drivers for an independent brewery,
- on-premise and retail trade,
- beer-related events.
- Relationship management and communication skills.
- Connections to the beer, alcohol retail or hospitality industries.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Knowledge and passion for beer and brewing.
- Flexibility with working hours, including readiness to work after hours and on weekend events at events, festivals and brand activations.
- Commitment to invest time in brand development.
- Permanent Australian resident.
- Long term outlook.
- True commitment to the role and our business values.
- A good fit for Bright Brewery’s brand and culture.
This is a full time permanent position that will involve after hours and weekend work on some occasions.
The Sales Representative & Brand Ambassador (Local) is a new position and will be based at Bright Brewery in Bright, Victoria.
A competitive remuneration package is negotiable for the right applicant.
A full Position Description can be supplied on request by emailing: marketing@brightbrewery.com.au.
For enquiries about this role, please contact James Davidson on (03) 5755 1346 or email marketing@brightbrewery.com.au.
Applications can be made confidentially by sending resume with a cover letter addressing the skill requirements and selection criteria via email to: marketing@brightbrewery.com.au.
Applications close on August 31, 2018.
