Upstate New York Territory Sales Manager - Allagash Brewing Company

Are you a self-motivated, experienced sales professional who excels at driving an organization to great success through increasing sales and distribution?  Would you bring a positive attitude to work each day while working under pressure to meet deadlines and sales goals? Do you enjoy calling on accounts, and developing and managing programs and incentives to effectively drive sales?  Please read on if this is you!

Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine seeks an experienced (at least 2 years in a brand support/sales role) Upstate New York Territory Sales Manager, covering the Craft New York and Tri-Valley Beverage territories, to join our sales team and drive sales in these vibrant markets.  Experience working with or for a wholesaler is preferred.  Essential to this position is the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of co-workers, customers, and wholesalers.  This position requires extensive knowledge of the Alcohol category and the ability to educate wholesalers, retailers, and consumers to maximize sales potential. Expert level organizational ability, including time management, is a must to be successful.  Highly proficient computer skills, with expert knowledge of Google Suite or the equivalent, KARMA CRM, Concur expense system, I-Dig, and the ability to learn new technologies as they become relevant is expected.   You can expect to spend over 70% of your time in the trade visiting accounts, completing work-withs with wholesaler reps, and hosting consumer activation events.

This is a salaried, full-time position.  We are offering $68,500-$80,000 base compensation for this role, and an individual offer will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.  Additionally, this position is eligible for our sales incentives program, with the potential to earn up to an additional $7,500 each year, as well as annual company wide profit sharing.  We are proud to provide excellent benefits including: 100% paid premiums for employee health, dental, life and disability benefits; free mental health counseling; generous paid time off; paid volunteer time; up to $5,250 annually for continuing education; fitness reimbursements; and 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.  A comprehensive onboarding process will take place at the brewery in Portland, Maine and in the Empire market. Two trips to the brewery are planned every year to meet in-person with the sales team and dedicate time on campus to immerse yourself in all things Allagash. 

This position requires evening and weekend hours, and a valid driver's license.  Occasional travel to and from the brewery is required. This position will be based in either Westchester or Albany.  All members of the sales team are eligible for: laptop; cell phone and internet stipend; and generous sales programs. 

We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented communities in craft beer.  This position is open to all qualified candidates.