Fort George Brewery + Distribution Hiring Wine Specialist Sales Rep (Astoria)

POSITION AND ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Fort George Brewery is announcing the creation of a new Sales Rep position specializing in wine. This person will focus on sales goals, strengthening relationships with accounts and buyers, exemplifying excellent customer service, and promoting Fort George Distribution wines, beers, and cider brands. This person will benefit from being a self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team in order to achieve target distribution and volume goals. Routine travel throughout our Oregon territory (Astoria to Neskowin) is required, and schedule will occasionally include weekends, evenings, holidays and extended hours as the need arises. Fort George Brewery & Distribution is a growing company which operates two separate breweries (small-batch and production/packaging), a craft-only distributorship, full-service destination restaurants, and a small beer focused taproom in historic Astoria, Oregon.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES:

We strive to be a positive force for our community, a safe opportunity-rich workplace, and to create an excellent beer experience. We pursue excellence with bold purpose. We value knowledge, curiosity, & collaboration. We inform our actions with financial prudence. We remain flexible and agile. We prioritize teamwork and passion for craft. And we hold ourselves accountable.

Fort George Brewery is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to hire qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST:

Be willing to abide by all Covid-19 related safety measures and company safety policies at all times to ensure the safety of their own safety and that of our staff, accounts, and customers

Be 21 years of age or older and possess a clean driving record and valid Driver’s License required

Be able to safely operate warehouse vehicles/equipment such as trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, wrappers, etc. (training offered upon hire)

Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical; be able to comply with the Fort George drug and alcohol misuse policy including random drug testing

Be able to obtain a valid OLCC Server’s Permit, MAST permit, and Cicerone Certified Beer Server Certification upon hire (WSET 1 certification within six months of hire preferred, but not required)

Ability to successfully communicate and exchange information with coworkers and associates; ability to read/understand written/oral instructions/information etc. Be able to use (or learn to use) relevant Point of Sale systems such as bMobile, VIP, etc.

Treat all employees with dignity and respect; contribute to an environment where all employees do the same

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong working knowledge of the three-tier system; prior experience within a sales roles preferred

Passion for craft beer, wine, and hospitality

Excellent verbal communication skills and EQ

Prior experience within a sales work environment is preferred

BENEFITS WE OFFER (varying eligibility criteria):

Competitive base wage and commission commensurate with experience

Competitive health benefits, paid sick, and paid vacation

Food/Beer/Merch perks and annual keg

401(k) retirement plan with immediate vest and 4% employer match

Free counseling, legal, & financial services through Employee Assistance Program

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ > TO BE CONSIDERED:

Interested applicants, please complete and submit an application with resume and cover letter at http://www.fortgeorgebrewery.com/jobs or in person at our pub at 1483 Duane Street in historic downtown Astoria, Oregon. Please feel free to attach any additional materials that will demonstrate why you would be a strong candidate for this position. For more information including a full job description, please respond to this listing.