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Anheuser-Busch Sales Representative - Kirin in Los Angeles, California
Sales Representative - Kirin - 21001925
Job Function : Sales
Primary Location : United States-California-Los Angeles
Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Permanent
Posting Date : Feb 23, 2021
Job Description
Of course our sales organization includes our field reps (who sell our leading brands into retail accounts, bars and restaurants across the country) but that barely scratches the surface. Opportunities include roles in forecasting, trade marketing, business and wholesaler development, pricing and promotion analysis and key account management; it’s the strategic side of how we sell our beer. Sales are the backbone of our company—we work hard to get our product in the hands of every one of our target consumers… of legal drinking age of course
Responsibilities
Responsible for increasing distribution and volume across on-premise accounts and key off-premise accounts (fine dining, trendy restaurants, beer bars, and package liquor) for Kirin. 100% focus on selling products and/or upgrading number of product lines in retail accounts (bars/restaurants, liquor/grocery stores/convenient stores)
Identifying major accounts that are not being penetrated with our products, and developing a plan to establish business with such accounts Improving conditions and merchandise accounts by building displays, resetting coolers and displaying point of sale items to increase visibility of the brand.
Partnering with distributors to ensure orders are placed, products are received and business is growing at accounts
Ensure activation / guidelines securing incremental distribution, menu placements, price specials / promo, brand visibility, proper glassware, product facing and displays, work w/ wholesaler rep when necessary Ensure quality activations / promotions, Food pairings or Beer education at targeted influencer accounts
Conducting wait staff / bartender educations, beer tastings and evening promotions
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Required
Certified Cicerone or Certified Beer Server preferred
Passion for Beer and Food and desire to build a career in sales / marketing
1 to 3 years of proven results-oriented experience in outside sales or within the food & beverage industry
An intense competitive spirit with an assertive, confident personality
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities
Strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving results; and strong judgment and professional maturity
Fluent Japanese and Korean strongly preferred
Founded more than 165 years ago, Anheuser-Busch is one of America’s most iconic companies and the undisputed leader of the U.S. beer industry, with brands such as Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois and many more. We are proud of our history and heritage and remain committed to brewing the great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations.
Today, we are 18,000 colleagues strong—spread out across the country, united by a deep passion for making great products and an unwavering commitment to supporting the communities that we call home. Dreaming big is in our DNA, and we are now writing the next chapter in Anheuser-Busch’s great history – one of growth, innovation, responsibility and sustainability. And one that will help us achieve our mission of bringing people together for the next 165 years and beyond.
We hope you will consider joining us on this mission!
Req ID: 21001925