Field Sales Manager

Talking Rain Beverage Company Sales Role

We're Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell and MIXT.

When it comes to success, we know we're only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.

Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That's why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them.

What You'll Do

Drive, not ride. With a dedication to service, our Sales team goes out and executes in the market. That's how you build relationships.

In this role, you'll lead sales growth in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area by rolling up your sleeves and building relationships with key retailers and distributors. This is your chance to really grow your career with our results-driven Sales team.

Reports to: Regional Sales Manager

Location: Remote, work in the field in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Base Salary: $57,000 - $68,000 (depending on experience) Annual Bonus Potential: 10% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets. Note: This range is a regional average, but compensation will be reviewed based on geographical location depending on where applicant will be working. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. Plus, a company car!

Responsibilities

• Partner with retailers like Meijer and Walmart to focus sales efforts by studying existing and potential volumes, looking for opportunities beyond the shelf to increase our footprint.
• Foster customer rapport—merchandising dry shelves/coolers and ensuring all back-stock areas are clean and organized.
• Develop strong relationships with partners at our regional distributors, like Alliance Beverage, establishing routine route rides, monitoring inventory levels and collaborating on potential opportunities to grow (e.g., incentive strategies).
• Build in-store displays and maintain POS as needed.
• Recommend changes in pricing, products, services, distribution, merchandising equipment, and techniques by evaluating results and competitive trend developments.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, notifying immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Minimum of one (1) year of sales experience, preferably in beverage.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs. occasionally, as well as to push and pull up to 100 lbs. regularly.

Please note, that this role is safety-sensitive. This means that as part of your core responsibilities, you will be regularly responsible for your own safety and/or the safety of others (e.g., driving on behalf of the company, or working in a warehouse/plant environment).

Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive. We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting feedback. We embrace change to deliver progressive results. Rain Makers don't wait for answers – we go find them. Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful. Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo. We promote inclusivity. Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds.

What We Offer

Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks! All regular, full-time Rain Makers are equipped with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...

• Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year. And that's just to start! Spend some time with us, and you'll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!
• FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.
• Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it's intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.
• Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)
• Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.
• 401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.
• Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.
• Rain Makers may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
• Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!
• Vehicle Program –
• Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate
• Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!
• Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.

Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.