Rye River Brewing Company, Ireland’s largest independent craft brewery, based in Celbridge, Co Kildare, was established in 2013 and currently employs 64 people. At Rye River Brewing Company, our values are what guide us, but our people are what make us. We believe that if we get our culture right in our brewery, it sets the foundation for a place where our employees, our business and our brewing will flourish.
With brands such as Rye River Brewing Co., Rye River Seasonal, Solas, Grafters and Crafty Brewing Company, RRBC continues to claim the No.1 retail craft brewery position in Ireland.
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking Field Sales Territory Representative who will embrace our “Rye River Way” culture and ethos. This candidate needs to be self-motivated, fast-paced, and willing to work in an environment that adapts to changes challenges and opportunities as they manifest daily as part of the exciting Craft beer culture.
This role enables you to take active ownership of the territory, driving brand presence and sales through Off-trade customers. The Territory includes the following Counties – Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford & Wexford.
You will really embed yourself within the industry and build strong and lasting relationships while building our brands presence and awareness. To be successful, you will be using your positive attitude and friendly nature in building robust and valuable working relationships all the while owning and going above and beyond to drive results in the territory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Completion of pre-determined Journey Plan using CRM system
- Build strong trading relationships within all Accounts
- New Business calls
- Merchandise & build distribution of Company’s brands within all Accounts ensuring visibility of the Company’s brands & introducing New Products not already listed and promoting our brands at every opportunity within Accounts
- Completing store audits on CRM electronic call system daily
- Display building at key trading periods
- Completion of regular reviews to National Accounts Manager
- Comprehensive knowledge of your territory
- Influencing orders and increased distribution in stores
- Achieve pre-determined quarterly objectives on sales targets & distribution KPI’s
- Reporting any competitor activity deemed relevant
- Product visibility at the point of purchase is a key activity within this role!
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Ability to work independently
- Ideally, you’ll have some previous Off-trade experience and possibly a drinks industry background.
- A full driving licence of course, you’ll be provided with a Vehicle and all the tools of the trade.
- Some familiarity with stock, retail, management systems so that you can manage the discipline around your role.
- Good humour, interest in the industry and a willingness and appetite to learn!
