Highland Brewing Company, an independent and family owned industry-leading craft brewery, based in Asheville North Carolina, is seeking a Field Sales Representative to manage sales and distribution in Wilmington/Myrtle Beach area. 

Some Quick Facts about Highland Brewing

• Quality beer – always
• Proudly regional - we distribute only in the Southeast
• Pioneers - First legal brewery in Asheville since Prohibition
• Largest native NC brewer
• We honor features of the Southern Appalachian landscape with seasonal beer names, a hike, and a fund-raising release party for each seasonal beer – all in partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
• Donations to over 100 charities annually
• 3rd largest craft brewing solar array in the US

Sustainability Efforts

Our largest effort was our solar array. Under peak conditions the system can create up to 324 kW DC - more power than we can use on sunny days. The expansive roof is now about half covered by panels and is in full view from the rooftop bar.

• Beautiful 16-foot white oak bar tops in the Event Center were harvested from our property.
• 6th largest solar array of all independent, craft breweries in the USA
• 22nd largest brewery solar array in the world  

Summary

Responsible for growing volume and profitability in assigned geography and maintaining relationships with retailers and distributor personnel.

Essential Job Functions

· Develops and maintains relationships with key retailers in assigned areas

· Develops and maintains relationships with distributor management and personnel

· Grows volume and profitability in assigned geography

· Creates and manages business plans for each assigned distributor which include volume and distribution goals

· Provides a direct line of communication to the brewery

· Provides detailed written communication following market visits

· Executes beer tastings, special events, and festivals

· Educates wait staff and customers about Highland products

· Coordinates beer donations and requests for merchandise for 501(c)(3) organizations within assigned geography

· Manages the sale and inventory of Highland-branded merchandise at special events and festivals

· Performs other duties as assigned