Craft Beer Sales Representative

Royal Bliss Brewing is a locally owned, self-distributing craft brewery looking for a motivated, outgoing, and relationship-driven Sales Representative to join our Sales & Distribution team.This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, growing accounts, and representing a local brand they're proud to stand behind. You'll spend your time visiting retail and on-premise accounts, developing new business, merchandising products, supporting deliveries when needed, and helping Royal Bliss Brewing throughout the Lake Norman and greater Charlotte area.We're looking for someone who is dependable, self-motivated, organized, and thrives working independently while remaining a strong team player. The ideal candidate is passionate about customer service, enjoys meeting new people, and is excited to play an important role in the continued growth of our brewery. There are also opportunities to earn additional income by representing Royal Bliss Brewing at beer festivals and other promotional events. If you're looking to build a career in the craft beer industry while making a real impact at a growing local brewery, we'd love to hear from you!

Ability to Commute: Must have a reliable personal vehicle to travel to customer accounts throughout the assigned territory - Charlotte and some surrounding cities.

Availability:

Full time

Weekdays

Position starting as soon as possible, with paid training

Work Location

On the road

In person

Occasional on site meetings / events.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary with commission

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Company-paid fuel and coverage of approved business-related vehicle maintenance expenses*

Optional supplemental insurance available to eligible full-time employees after 90 days of employment

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing local brewery

A fun, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

Employee discount on Royal Bliss Brewing merchandise/products/food (where permitted by law).

Position Overview:

Maintain contact with established customer base while generating new business. Show off new products or incentive programs from the company. Merchandise products at your stores when needed. Be able/willing to provide amazing customer service.

Primary responsibilities:

Prospect and develop new business opportunities throughout an assigned sales territory.

Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing retail, restaurant, bar, and hospitality accounts.

Identify opportunities to increase product placement, sales volume, and brand visibility within current accounts.

Manage key accounts by conducting regular visits, following up on customer needs, and supporting long-term growth.

Merchandise accounts by stocking products, rotating inventory, setting displays, placing POS materials, and ensuring tap handles and branded materials are properly displayed.

Deliver beer, kegs, and other brewery products to customer locations if needed.

Safely load, unload, and transport kegs, cases, and other brewery inventory.

Represent Royal Bliss Brewing professionally while sharing product knowledge and building enthusiasm for our brand.

Provide exceptional customer service by responding promptly to customer questions and resolving issues in a timely manner.

Maintain accurate records of sales activities, account visits, and customer communications.

Assist with beer festivals, tap takeovers, tastings, special events, and other promotional activities.

Collaborate with brewery leadership and distributors to execute sales initiatives and achieve territory goals.

Travel occasionally (approximately 10%) outside the Charlotte/Lake Norman market to support distributor meetings, festivals, special events, and business development opportunities.

Qualifications to Apply:

High school diploma or GED required.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and a minimum of five (5) years of driving experience.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain any required North Carolina ABC permits, including a Vendor Representative Permit, as required for the position.

Final candidates may be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process.

Ability to safely lift and move up to 160 lbs. (full kegs), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to safely operate vehicle(s) and efficiently navigate assigned routes.

Previous sales experience preferred; experience in the craft beer, beverage, hospitality, or food service industry is a plus.

Excellent customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Self-motivated with strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Sales Team and management.

Comfortable working in brewery, warehouse, retail, and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.

Ability to learn and effectively use company software, technology, and other tools required to perform the job.

About us:

Royal Bliss Brewing started brewing at the end of 2019 and opened doors in March 2020, not an ideal year to start but we made it through that and continue to grow with each year.

We have a second location in the works - estimated opening early 2028

This company promotes from within first, I (Kyle) the sales manager am an example of that. (Assistant brewer started as server/bartender, as did the current taproom manager & assistant manager).

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Work Location: In person