Maine Area Sales Manager - Allagash Brewing Company

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Are you a dynamic sales leader with a passion for craft beer and a drive to inspire your team to reach shared goals?  Can you build strong relationships while juggling priorities to ensure everyone- yourself, your team, and distributors- is aligned for success?  If you’re eager to make a positive impact in Maine and want to be part of a company committed to environmental and social responsibility, this could be the opportunity for you.  Keep reading to learn more!

Allagash Brewing Company, a proud B Corp member based in Portland, seeks an experienced (at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in beer sales) Maine Area Sales Manager to join our sales team.  This newly created role will  collaborate inter and cross departmentally on the strategy for our all important home market.  This position will put you at the forefront of fostering community partnerships and uncovering new opportunities that align with our values and vision.  Maintaining an even-keeled attitude while working under pressure to meet deadlines is a must. Superior communication skills are crucial to this role, and versatility to engage effectively with coworkers, accounts, and wholesale partners is essential, as you’ll work collaboratively to develop annual goals for each wholesaler in conjunction with the overall brand strategy.  This position requires extensive knowledge of the Craft Beer segment, market forces in the state of Maine,  and the ability to lead, train and instruct to maximize the sales potential of each team member. Expert level organizational ability, including time management, is a must to be successful.  Highly proficient data analytics, computer skills, with strong knowledge of Google Suite, or the equivalent, and the ability to learn new technologies as they become relevant is expected.  This position will supervise a team of 2 individuals currently in Field Sales Representative roles to start.

This is a salaried, full-time position.  We are offering $90,000 to $110,000 base compensation for this role, and an individual offer will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.  Also, this  position is eligible for our sales incentives program, with the potential to earn up to an additional $18,000 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 immediate vesting and employer match up to 4%.  

All members of the sales team are eligible for: laptop; internet and cell phone stipend; Fitness in the Field benefit; ergonomic stipend to set up your home office; and travel and expense account.

This position requires evening and weekend hours.  A valid driver's license is required for this position.  This position ideally will be based in the greater Portland area, and extensive driving will be required as we have growth opportunities throughout the state.  As a sales leader with close proximity to the brewery, you will be able to be present at the brewery, develop relationships throughout the organization and maintain a deep connection to the brand and the community.

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.

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