Regional Sales Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Implement a sales and relationship management strategy for the assigned territory and account portfolio.

• Generate leads, create quotations, conduct product demonstrations, and follow up on inquiries.

• Travel extensively across the region to establish relationships with both new and existing brewery clients.

• Coordinate sales initiatives and represent Yakima Chief Hops at industry meetings, trade shows, and beer festivals.

• Collaborate directly with the UK and European sales teams to enhance sales and execute channel strategies.

• Address special requests and manage inquiries related to contracts and spot orders.

• Investigate forward contracting options, volume discounts, and multi-year hop agreements with clients.

• Provide regular updates on activities and sales forecasts.

• Share information on new product opportunities, industry trends, and customer feedback with internal teams.

• Collaborate with sales and marketing personnel to develop innovative marketing and promotional strategies.

• Handle administrative tasks, including the use of CRM systems and expense account management.

• Engage in ongoing education regarding beer styles, brewing methods, and hop products.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment while adhering to safety protocols.

• Follow company safety policies alongside federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.

• Understand and comply with company policies, Employee Handbook, SOPs, QPs, EPs, HACCP, and cGMP standards.

• Review documents, materials, products, and work processes for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Manager or their designee.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in brewing and/or a professional background in the craft beer industry.

• A strong passion for and experience in craft beer.

• Proven sales experience with a track record of managing and increasing revenue and profitability while upholding accuracy and professionalism.

• Strong business acumen.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to high standards of customer service.

• Highly independent and organized, capable of collaborating closely with an international team.

• Preferred college degree.

• Valid French Driver’s License with no endorsements.

• Native-level proficiency in English.

• Must be based in France and possess the right to live and work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Engaging work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.