Become a Craft Beer Ambassador

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Become a Craft Beer Ambassador

Posted June 9, 2016

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The company that imports and distributes the likes of Stone, Beavertown, Tuatara, Birra del Borgo, Deschutes and Nomad is looking for a new Craft Beer Ambassador to join them in New South Wales. 

If it sounds like your thing, get in touch as they're looking to fill the role by August at the latest.

JOB DESCRIPTION: CRAFT BEER AMBASSADOR – NSW

Work with the world's best brewers, building their brands and spreading the word about their great beers, including Stone Brewing, Deschutes, Nomad, Birra Del Borgo, Beavertown and many others.

Experienceit Beverages is continuing to expand, and needs the help of an experienced and motivated sales professional with a solid proven track record in a relevant category to join our team of hop heads and help share our passion and spread the word about real craft beer!

This is a rare opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading craft beer distributors, a rapidly growing business that is focused on developing the highest quality international and national portfolio of premium craft beers. With a range already recognised as one of the best in the country, with premium brands from North America, Europe and Australia, our focus is on delivering the best of global craft, in the best possible condition, with a focus on continual improvement to deliver a premium level of service to our customers

So about these roles:

NSW Brand Ambassador / Sales: Full time position based in Sydney with head office on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Responsibility:

Management of all on and off license venues, plus major group management and development plus brand health.

Focus on:

  • New customer development
  • Effective category management and brand development
  • Relationship management
  • Co-ordination of event activity in the state
  • Providing a superior level of service to our customers

Package: an attractive salary and bonus package will be offered to the successful candidate, including but not limited to…

  • iPad
  • Phone
  • Brand uniform and samples of core beers
  • Potential for car based on results
  • Monthly beer allowance
  • Cicerone training

Required Skills:

  • Proven track record in previous sales role. No experience? Then sorry, please do not apply.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
  • Current driver's license (You will need a car to start)
  • No convictions for alcohol related crimes.
  • Solid communication skills
  • Strong time management skills

Now, if this all sounds great, and before you hit send on your resume, first consider the following as requirements to be considered for this position: 

  • You have good presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability and comfort to deal with all areas of management as you will be expected to present to groups and senior managers of large retailers, plus talk at beer events about our beers.
  • Be able to sell and have relevant experience. Must have either grocery or alcohol industry experience. 
  • Have the relevant certificate for serving of alcohol.
  • You are a permanent resident (no holiday visas will be considered)
  • Have a real passion for craft beer. If you think Peroni is Italian craft, then don’t apply!
  • Are committed to a role which also requires some weekend work.
  • Ability to do country trips and interstate travel.
  • Commitment to invest time in brand development through tasting sessions and mid week events after 5pm. 
  • An understanding that this is not a 9 to 5 job and that in a small business you’ll often be asked to cover multiple roles.

If that now ticks all the boxes, then send away. Send relevant resume and supporting information to info@experienceitbeverages.com.au.

Position will be filled late July / early August.

References will also be required.