Beer Sales Representative (On & Off Premise)
Venn Brewing Company
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Twin Cities Territory)
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Compensation: $50,000 - $70,000 (base salary + monthly commission)
Join the Team at Venn Brewing Company
Venn Brewing Company is an award-winning Minneapolis craft brewery passionate about brewing exceptional beer and building lasting relationships throughout the Twin Cities. We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated Beer Sales Representative to expand our retail and draft footprint by developing strong partnerships with bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and other retail accounts.
If you enjoy building relationships, closing new business, and representing a locally owned craft brewery, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As our Beer Sales Representative, you’ll be responsible for growing sales and increasing brand awareness throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul market.
Responsibilities include:
· Develop and manage relationships with on-premise accounts, including bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
· Build and maintain off-premise partnerships with liquor stores and specialty retailers.
· Prospect new accounts and generate new business opportunities throughout the Twin Cities.
· Meet and exceed monthly sales goals through strategic account management and business development.
· Present seasonal beers, limited releases, and promotional opportunities.
· Execute merchandising initiatives, displays, point-of-sale materials, and in-store promotions.
· Conduct regular account visits to ensure product quality, freshness, pricing, and visibility.
· Organize and support tap takeovers, beer dinners, tastings, festivals, and community events.
· Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
· Maintain accurate sales activity, customer communications, and territory planning.
· Represent Venn Brewing Company with professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is outgoing, driven, and enjoys creating long-term customer relationships.
Required Qualifications
· Previous sales experience in beverage, craft beer, food & beverage, hospitality, CPG, or outside sales preferred.
· Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
· Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
· Self-motivated with the ability to manage an independent sales territory.
· Valid driver’s license.
· Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
· Availability to work evenings and weekends for events, festivals, and account promotions.
· Passion for craft beer and supporting independent breweries.
Bonus Qualifications
· Knowledge of the Minnesota craft beer industry.
· Experience with retail merchandising or draft beer programs.
· Existing relationships within the Twin Cities hospitality or beverage industry.
Compensation & Perks
· $50,000 - $70,000 annual salary (base + commission)
· Monthly commission with uncapped earning potential
· Paid time off
· Employee beer and merchandise discounts
· Flexible schedule with autonomy in managing your territory
· Opportunity to grow your career with a respected, locally owned craft brewery
Why Venn Brewing Company?
At Venn Brewing Company, we believe great beer brings people together. You’ll join a collaborative, passionate team that values authenticity, community, and exceptional customer experiences. Your work will directly impact the growth of our brewery and help introduce more people to the beers we love to make.
Ready to help grow one of the Twin Cities’ favorite craft breweries? Apply today—we’re excited to hear from you!
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
