Area Sales Manager - Snow Monkey, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: AREA SALES MANAGER

Location: Central Arkansas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 -$70,000

About Us

Snow Monkey is a dynamic beverage company introducing the first sake-based ready-to-drink canned beverage to American consumers. Founded by Origami Sake, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Snow Monkey is a brand rooted in tradition with a fresh spin- American brewed from Arkansas-grown rice and mineral rich spring water. It’s our love letter to Japanese craft: still sacred-just not so serious.

Position Overview

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing Area Sales Manager to be the face and voice of “Snow Monkey”. In this role, you’ll promote our brand and engage with consumers, and strengthen our presence in the community through events, tastings, and social media. Your mission is to share your passion for Snow Monkey while driving brand awareness and sales growth.

Key Responsibilities

Field Sales

• Daily field sales for defined account targets for on premise and off premise retailers.
• Product presentation and sample tastings with key decision makers.
• Ride-withs as needed with distributor representatives.
  
  

Event Representation

• Host tastings at retail locations, bars, restaurants, and festivals.
• Set up and manage event displays, ensuring they are visually appealing and on-brand.
• Educate customers and staff about the brand, brewing process, technical attributes, and flavor profiles.
  
  

Brand Advocacy

• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, bar staff, and retail employees.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on the brand’s history, values, and offerings.
• Represent the brand authentically on social media, sharing events and promotions.
• Maintain professional appearance with company provided wearables
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness to best represent the brand image
  
  

Sales Support

• Drive interest and product trials to increase sales at events and retail locations.
• Provide feedback from the field to help improve marketing and product strategies.
• Collaborate with local sales representatives to meet regional sales goals.
  
  

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate records of event activities, expenses, and outcomes.
• Maintain daily call reports with photo documentation, point of sale display placements, and sales order results.
• POS and sample inventory management
  
  

Merchandising

• Build and maintain displays in off premise retail stores
• Establish and maintain cold box placements
• Ensure shelf talkers are in place, and work to get prominent shelf space
• Survey top accounts regularly, to maintain displays and cold box, help push velocity and reorders
  
  

Requirements

• Experience:
• 3 years of alcoholic beverage sales with local retail account knowledge.
• Prior experience in promotional events, beverage tastings, and customer service.
• Passion for sake and the Snow Monkey brand, with knowledge of styles, trends, and brewing processes.
• Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, outgoing, and comfortable engaging with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Other Qualifications:
• Must be 21+ years old with a valid ID.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (event setup materials and cases).
• Valid TIPS Certification
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus bonuses for successful sales initiatives
• Opportunities to learn more about sake production
• Sales training and beverage education
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Travel per diem
• Company Vehicle
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role to careers@drinksnowmonkey.com.

Snow Monkey is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.