Port Brewing

Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey, located in Northern San Diego County produces an extensive line-up of West Coast ales and lagers as well as continental and Belgian inspired beers. Founded in 2006 the company has earned a reputation for the wide range of beers produced as well as the extensive barrel aging program which focuses on experimental flavors and techniques. Our brands are currently distributed in 9 states represented by 13 wholesalers. Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey is looking to add a new Sales Manager to assist with our current distribution partners as well as future expansions opportunities. The Sales Manager will be tasked with growing our brands and footprint while at the same time working to ensure the needs of our distribution partners are being met at the highest levels. This position will be based at our brewery in San Marcos and will involve hiring and overseeing a staff of sales personnel and brand ambassadors. Some travel will also be required. Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey is seeking a candidate for the following needs: - Develop sales programs for both on and off premise channels - Recruit, interview and oversee staff of sales and brand ambassadors - Assist in developing and producing sales material and distributor training information - Formulate sales objectives and strategies for both brands - Oversee budget for Sales staff and Department - Call on Distributors regularly to ensure programming, pricing and brand priorities are being met - Travel to territories to conduct distributor training as needed - Prepare monthly sales reports and meet with company Directors about goals and expectations - Control inventory levels at distributors to ensure freshness goals and seasonal rotation are met - Establish Sales Goals both at a company as well as street level for sales staff for both brands - Expand breadth of distribution territory as needed and directed Candidates must possess beverage category management and preference will be given to those candidates who have worked within beer, wine or spirits areas.