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Sales Rep - Beer

Brainerd, MN · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Beer Sales Representatives sell in Bernick's top brands and product promotions in customer accounts. For each assigned route, they build and maintain professional business relations and strive to be ...

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Beer Technician

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$17/hr

The AHFP company motto is "TRUST us for the Perfect Pint." Our mission is to provide great-tasting draft beer to the consumer, the way the brewmaster intended and to grow draft beer sales. Job ...

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How much do beer sales jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for beer sales in the United States is $76,681.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in a Beer Sales role, and how can they be addressed?

Beer Sales professionals often encounter challenges such as navigating highly competitive markets, managing accounts with diverse needs, and adapting to shifting consumer preferences. Successfully overcoming these requires strong relationship-building skills, a deep understanding of product offerings, and the ability to stay informed about industry trends. Regular communication with distributors, retailers, and internal teams is crucial for maintaining client satisfaction and meeting sales goals. Leveraging data on sales performance and consumer trends can also help tailor strategies and increase effectiveness in this dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Beer Sales vs Beer Distribution?

AspectBeer SalesBeer Distribution
CredentialsSales experience, knowledge of beer productsLogistics, licensing, and transportation knowledge
Work EnvironmentCustomer-facing, retail or wholesale settingsWarehouse, transportation, and delivery settings
Industry UsageDirect sales to retailers, bars, and restaurantsTransporting beer from breweries to retailers or distributors

Beer Sales focuses on selling beer directly to clients, while Beer Distribution involves the logistics of transporting beer from breweries to various outlets. Both roles require industry knowledge, but differ in daily tasks and work environment.

What Are Beer Sales Jobs?

Jobs in beer sales focus on marketing, distribution, and merchandising. Sales professionals in this field work to sell beer directly to customers, restaurants, or beer retailers. The responsibilities of a sales representative involve product presentation to stores and restaurants as well as holding tastings to introduce the products to new customers. The duties of a sales director involve overseeing sales operations for a city, state, or territory. Marketing professionals may place ads or work on presentations in stores.

What are beer sales?

Beer sales refer to the process of selling beer to retailers, restaurants, bars, and sometimes directly to consumers. Professionals in beer sales represent breweries or distributors, promote different beer brands, negotiate with clients, and ensure products are properly stocked and displayed. Their goal is to increase product visibility and sales while building strong relationships with clients. Beer sales roles often require knowledge of the brewing process, product varieties, and market trends.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Beer Sales Representative, and why are they important?

To excel as a Beer Sales Representative, you need strong sales acumen, product knowledge, and often a background in business or marketing. Familiarity with CRM software, sales tracking tools, and inventory management systems is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and relationship-building set top performers apart in this field. These skills are crucial to effectively grow sales, maintain client relationships, and navigate the competitive beverage industry.
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Infographic showing various Beer Sales job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,681 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Sales Trainee (Beer Sales)

Beechwood Distributors, Inc.

New Berlin, WI

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Beechwood Sales and Service is a family owned and operated beer distribution company located near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We represent the world’s best breweries including Anheuser-Busch, Diageo-Guinness, Sierra Nevada, New Glarus, and more. We are proud of our high level of service and commitment to our employees, which has earned us several recognitions as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. We offer an opportunity to work with world-class beer professionals in a vibrant and engaging environment. Beechwood provides industry leading benefits including competitive salaries, outstanding healthcare, a generous retirement package, paid vacation and holidays, career training, and opportunities for growth and development within our organization.

Beechwood Sales & Service is hiring a Full-Time Sales Trainee for our Off-Premise Sales Team. This position is an entry level, hands on role which will provide valuable experience and knowledge in the beverage and distribution industry. Sales Trainees will learn the essential skills to become a Sales Representative, providing coverage to routes when necessary in Southeastern Wisconsin, primarily in the Waukesha and Walworth Counties and surrounding areas.

We are looking for hardworking, motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility to join and contribute to our team. We like to consider ourselves as the "beer half-full" kind of people. Apply today to learn more!

Essential Job Functions:

  • Promote and effectively merchandise our award-winning Anheuser-Busch, Craft, Import, Seltzer, and Spirits portfolio
  • Regularly support current local Sales Team members in stocking, promoting, and all other needed duties to effectively sell our vast portfolio.
  • Develop and maintain effective customer relations to promote the good will of the company
  • Handle customer inquiries regarding credit, delivery, product information and other inquiries as they arise
  • Cover sales routes, strengthening your relationships with account owners
  • Ensure that all product is rotated and proper codes maintained to ensure product freshness
  • Execute brand displays and placement of brand promotion materials at key accounts as indicated by your Fellow Sales Team members
  • Maintain a regular support schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned area
  • Support promotions in accounts as directed by Area Sales Manager
  • Other duties as assigned

Critical Physical Demands:

  • Use of hand and foot controls for driving
  • Walking and climbing stairs
  • Two handed lifting, handling and carrying of cases from floor to overhead levels on a frequent basis.
  • Pushing and pulling a hand truck and/or cart on level and inclined surfaces on a frequent basis
  • Sustained squatting, kneeling, and/or bending while handling products
  • Sufficient manual dexterity to operate business equipment including, but not limited to, computer, telephone, adding machine

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a preferred emphasis in a business or marketing related field or equivalent experience
  • Sales and customer service experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic, high energy, and self-motivated individual with a desire to succeed
  • Superior organization skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of legal requirements regarding the sale and the delivery of alcoholic beverages
  • Must be able to lift, move and place cases of product weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis

Why Join Us?

  • Career development with in-house and on-the-job training
  • 401K with company match + profit sharing
  • PTO + paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Platinum-level health coverage including medical, dental and vision insurance with low premium contributions
  • Wellness benefits, tuition assistance, cell phone discounts

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.