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Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the U.S. market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution. Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the U.S. and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations. We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future.  

Summary

The Field Sales Support role is responsible for draft line installation and ongoing maintenance for Sapporo-Stone on-premise accounts. This role will also maintain and organize Sapporo-Stone accounts on their route while building relationships to increase visibility of our beer portfolio and ensure that tools are available for retailers to support our growth and quality of beer.

Responsibilities

Support key independent on-premise restaurants through installation, maintenance and troubleshooting draft lines in assigned territory to ensure the best quality beer  Service draft lines according to company policies, procedures, and standards while maintaining proper documentation Manage calendar to ensure proper tracking of account service and draft line maintenance Seek point-of-sale (POS) and sales opportunities through on-premise accounts to support our brands  Support off-premise retailers with various merchandising activities: Place POS and build displays, Manage out of code beer through proper beer rotation, Ensure all items have correct price tags Effectively communicate with retailers, store decision-makers and internal team to provide necessary updates and maximize on account needs and opportunities  Collaborate with internal Sales team, providing support and coverage for one another when needed Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice  Requirements

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required 1-2 years of experience within the Sales industry preferred Technical or draft line experience a plus Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written  Ability to communicate in spoken and written Japanese is a plus May work Saturdays and/or Sundays on as needed basis Regular travel to Sapporo-Stone accounts in assigned area  Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and reliable transportation 

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

Hourly Range: $19.00-$20.00 Comprehensive Health Insurance, and 401K Car allowance and mileage reimbursement program Company beer perks program and discounts Paid Time Off – including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid Holidays  Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development?  

Sapporo USA and Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Sapporo USA and Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Sapporo USA and Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.