Sell Bright Brewery's Beers In Their Backyard

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Sell Bright Brewery's Beers In Their Backyard

Posted November 12, 2024

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Bright Brewery make beer in the stunning town they're named after. If you'd like to sell their beers around their backyard and in other beautiful parts of Victoria, they're keen to hear from you. 


Job Description: Bright & North East Victoria Ambassador

What are we looking for?

Are you looking for a new challenge and are keen to join one of Australia’s longest running and most respected Independent Brewers?

Bright Brewery are on the hunt for a Bright & North East Victoria Ambassador.

Who is Bright Brewery?

Bright Brewery has been established for almost 18 years in the heart of Victoria’s beautiful High Country. We are a 100% family owned independent brewery which pillars itself behind the values of “Authentic, Active and Sustainable”.

Our mission is to make the best of beer whilst living the best life possible. Our culture is our strength as we highlight the importance of healthy work life balance to ensure the best for our people.

Our beers can be found both nationally throughout Australia as well overseas. In 2023, Bright Brewery was awarded the 8th most popular brewery in Australia along with retaining its title as having the Number 2 Independent Lager in Victoria in the GABS Hottest 100 vote.

Our Pillars

Authentic: We pride authenticity in our actions and people. All our decisions are made with an authentic approach, and we pride our business on being positive custodians to our beautiful home and community. We incentivise our team to be them true selves and relish in supporting all aspects of living their best lives.

Active: Bright Brewery is active not only in our wider community but also industry as a whole. Our team are encouraged to work with local support programs in the North East and afar as well as industry led groups as the IBA and Pink Boots Wociety. We also acknowledge the positive power of being active through both social engagement but physical movement for the health and wellbeing of our people.

Sustainable: Since our inception in 2006, Bright Brewery has always had an eye on our planet and not just the big but also the small things we can do every day to help maintain our beautiful environment for generations to come. We are highly engaged in sustainability measures within our brewing process but also seek to deliver benefits to our staff and wider community through sustainable business decision making.

Inclusive: Bright Brewery prides itself on being an inclusive business for our staff and place for our community. We strive to foster a sense of belonging for all people, an inclusive workplace for our staff and suppliers. We value and respect the diverse talents and perspectives of our team and communities.

So, what is the role?

Bright Ambassador is more than just a sales rep! It’s someone who can carry the torch for our town as well as our beers.

Your duties involve the development and maintenance of both existing but new accounts in Bright and the North-East of Victoria. Working closely with our sales and marketing team you will be collectively working together to further spread and grow the name of Bright Brewery. This role is ideal for someone passionate about people, place and of course beers!

Working Monday to Friday on a 38 hour contract with flexibility around starting and finishing time. Occasional after hours or weekend work may be required but are covered via our TOIL arrangement.

You will report directly to our National Business Development and Brand Manager.

The responsibilities

  • Develop and support the wholesale of Bright Brewery beers to bottle-shops, restaurants, bars and venues, and other retail and hospitality outlets across Victoria and allocated regional areas.
  • Be an excellent Ambassador for our brands, values, and lifestyle
  • Achieve budgeted sales targets and KPIs.
  • Identify and capitalise on market opportunities to build sales and profitability
  • Work under the direction of our National Sales Manager to support and grow accounts, as well as brand awareness and reputation
  • Relationship management, including prioritisation of key customers and new customer development
  • Providing a superior level of service to our customers
  • Deliver reports to National Sales Manager as required and requested.
  • Utilise Bright Brewery CRM system as designated by Sales Manager
  • Travel to, and manage, further sales areas as allocated by business
  • Organise in-store tastings and promotions and point of sale displays
  • Identify realistic opportunities to increase sales
  • Activate or host events both on and off premise, including festivals
  • Manage relationships and communication with sales accounts in line with role expectations
  • Always uphold a high standard of professionalism with both colleagues and customers
  • Flexibility with working hours, including readiness to work after hours in a sales capacity as well as on weekend events at events, festivals, and brand activations
  • Follow direction from National Sales Manager in line with duties and work responsibilities

Who are you?

We are looking for a lover of all things people, hospitality and hopefully great beer! Our business is all about the people in it so we if you are a:

  • A motivated solo operator who also loves being apart of a tight-knit team. Who can communicate with the best of them and doesn’t mind a bit of a soft sales pitch.
  • Ideally someone who understands what it means to be on the other side of the counter. Experience and contacts in hospitality are big bonuses.
  • You have a full driver’s licence and your own full-time vehicle .
  • Someone who loves connecting with people over the joy of great drinks.
  • Holds a Victorian RSA
  • A pre-existing career in sales is even better.

The perks of the gig!

Beyond the expected bells and whistles Bright Brewery also offers:

  • Use of a Bright Brewery vehicle
  • Subsided memberships that encourage active lifestyles (gym/sport/yoga, etc)
  • A Green Transport initiative
  • Bright Brewery staff account
  • Access to mental health services and support
  • Encouragement and paid support to join local and industry related associations and groups
  • Potential for subsidised professional development
  • Occasional travel and lifestyle rewards
  • A generous ‘Time Off In Lieu’ system for overtime and event work
  • A genuine seat at the table helping shape the brand and future of Bright Brewery
  • Continuous training and professional development
  • The support to take initiative and cultivation of ideas and aspirations
  • Numerous team and business social events
  • Of course, access to some of the best beers a person could drink!

Wondering if you have the right stuff to apply?

We pride ourselves on hiring the person, not the resume. If you are keen to pursue a career in sales and feel like this could be the perfect job, you’re encourage to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to inclusion, diversity and equality across our entire business

To Apply

Please email a current CV and cover letter addressing the skills and experience required to the National Business Development and Brand Manager evin@brightbrewery.com.au.