Regional Sales Manager - Texas

We seek a dynamic sales professional with at least two years of craft beer sales experience to collaborate with our Director of Sales on retail and wholesale partner support and sales plans with enthusiasm and purpose. DESTIHL loves applicants who have savvy, knowledge, and experience, but the essential experience we require is passion. Passion for our profession is what sets us apart from everyone else. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain strong professional relationships and regular communication with wholesaler partners, their management, operations, sales teams, and key retailers. • Represent DESTIHL at key special events, festivals, and other promotional events in the territory. • Schedule and attend meetings with distributors to discuss beers, branding, sales and distribution goals, new product launch plans, logistics, marketing\POS, etc. • Assume a leadership role in implementing DESTIHL initiatives with wholesaler partners and retailers. • Communicate brewery objectives, priorities, policies, and procedures with wholesaler partners. • Monitor wholesaler inventory to ensure levels are appropriate and assist in developing and approving sales orders. • Use VIP, and other company-provided software to identify, develop and analyze sales opportunities and other business insights. • Demonstrate strong retail and wholesale-oriented math skills and understand gross profit, gross margin, pricing strategies, and discounting structures. • Your work will be done in a home office, a vehicle, or in the field. • Regular visits to bars, restaurants, and retail accounts are required. • Valid driver’s license, a registered, reliable, insured vehicle, and ability to drive between assigned accounts. • Must have all applicable and current registrations and/or licenses required by all State and other governmental agencies to be a brewery representative. • Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned. What We’re Looking For: • A person at least 21 years of age that lives in Houston, Austin, or Dallas area with a strong knowledge of the craft beer industry, the three-tier distribution system, the local craft beer market, and key retailers. • Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment, including a flexible work schedule, which occasionally includes nights, weekends, and some holidays. • Proven ability to be a self-starter and initiator. • Exceptional organizational and planning skills. • Possess an upbeat, fun-driven attitude and a great work ethic and professionalism! • Understanding of and demonstrating the fundamentals of wholesale-oriented math skills and understanding gross profit, gross margin, pricing strategies, and discounting structures. • Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. How to Stand Out: · Dynamic public speaking and presentation skills. • Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends and practical business applications • Cicerone® Certified or Certified Beer Server • Excellent sales, organizational, and planning skills. • Bachelor’s degree or higher education. What You’ll Get: • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience • PTO • Health/Vision/Dental Insurance • A 401(k) with company matching and other benefits! • Premiere access to our award-winning beer • Company credit & merch discounts • Ability to work with a team of industry professionals.