Import Brand Developer - Seattle

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance

• Building a passion and following of a premium beer brand to a core group of retailers and consumers.
• Driving success amongst influential On-Premises and Off-Premises accounts by identifying and winning new distribution of Duvel and Chouffe in these accounts.
• Balancing your sales and promotional / ambassador activities with day-to-day support for accounts with high-quality service, in outlet activation, and account retention.
• Ability to work independently with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Build and sustain effective new placements, professional relationships with a targeted list of accounts in the targeted area of Seattle, WA Metro.
• Form partnerships with key high-profile accounts to drive distribution, brand visibility, trial, and depletions.
• Work in On and Off Premise accounts, ensuring maximum presence and visibility of Duvel USA Import brands in the marketplace.
• Secure Duvel USA Import product distribution and POS in accounts to drive consumer trial.
• Secure permanent menu placement for Duvel USA Import Brands with proper price points.
• Serve as the official spokesperson of Duvel USA within targeted accounts while communicating product knowledge to both trade and consumers.
• Host Duvel Perfect Pour training for all bartenders/wait staff to professionally train all staff on the Duvel Perfect Pour.
• Conduct regular consumer samplings with consumers inside key Duvel USA accounts.
• Participate in overall strategy development, tactical planning, and execution of local and national marketing programs.
• Identify, execute, and monitor the success of promotional opportunities that grow depletion volume based on individual account needs.
• Formal weekly reporting of key performance metrics to key Duvel USA stakeholders.
• Continually maintain an updated target account list for new placements.
• Continually provide the Duvel USA Regional Sales Manager and the Duvel USA Marketing Team with account feedback, critical insights, and recommendations that will drive product placement and depletion.
• Representing the Duvel USA brands inside and outside of working hours with the highest standards and integrity. 

• Currently reside in the Seattle, WA metro area with reliable transportation.
• Be able to build and leverage excellent relationships as a core strength.
• Be able to work collaboratively with the current Duvel USA sales and marketing team, local distributor teams, and the Duvel USA brand team to deliver our desired results.
• Have working experience in the beer, liquor, or wine industry.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated, an independent self-starter with the ability to succeed in a high-paced, high-energy environment.
• Organizational skills with the ability to work out of a home office.
• Ability to work outside regular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Previous experience managing and tracking budgets.
• Valid government drivers license and reliable access to a vehicle

• Requires frequent standing, walking, and sitting
• May involve occasional travel
• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Requires good vision and hearing
• Required to regularly reach overhead, squat and bend
• Occasional carrying and lifting 45-65 pounds

Flexible work from home options available.