Sales Specialist

About Phusion Projects Established in 2005, Phusion Projects is a global alcoholic beverage company active in over 40 countries with 250+ employees worldwide. The company owns a portfolio of brands including Four Loko, Four Loko PREGAME, Mamitas, Basic Vodka, Basico Tequila, and Earthquake. Culture Innovation and disruption drive Phusion.

We view drinkers as category‑agnostic and prioritize flavor, brand, and functional benefits above all else. Our mindset permeates the company culture and fuels constant boundary‑pushing within our product portfolio and partnerships. Summary The Sales Specialist builds and maintains relationships with key accounts to influence distribution of Phusion brands.

They drive new distribution, create displays, and increase brand visibility with focused SKUs, pricing, and POS programs in independent and chain outlets. The role manages key accounts through planning, execution, and reviewing results against goals. Weekly travel within an assigned territory and additional 3–4 days per month for market‑wide crew drives outside the state are required.

Success demands organization, strong interpersonal skills, problem‑solving ability, tech comfort, and willingness to travel. Duties and Responsibilities Work closely with wholesalers to execute all sales and promotional programs. Collaborate with distributor sales reps to focus the Phusion portfolio at accounts through regular communication within the aligned account base.

Leverage selling resources to support accounts, including programming execution, sampling, POS, etc. Partner with internal Phusion team (ASM, RM, KAMs) to ensure alignment and execution at accounts. Fiscally responsible for maintaining assigned budgets.

Ensure proper merchandising standards in the market, including in‑store programming and out‑of‑store permanent POS. Build relationships with distributors and retailers to meet sales goals. Attend promotional events when needed to generate new sales leads.

Educate external partners on product updates, changes, and launches. Act as the face of the company at all times, while working with external partners. Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Compensation The base pay range is $50,000—$60,000 per year, dependent on experience, education, and skills. The position is eligible for bonus awards and offers competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance, commuter & transit, paid holidays, paid time off, and 401(k). Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or 1–3 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination.

Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite. Competencies Diversity – Demonstrates EEO policy knowledge, respects cultural differences, educates others on diversity value, promotes a harassment‑free environment, and builds a diverse workforce. Ethics – Treats people respectfully, keeps commitments, inspires trust, works with integrity, upholds values.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes, manages competing demands, modifies approach to fit situations, manages frequent change. Customer Service – Handles difficult customer situations, responds promptly, solicits feedback, meets commitments. Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals, persists, strives for excellence, takes calculated risks.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens and clarifies, responds well to questions, presents in groups, participates in meetings. Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully, reacts well under pressure, treats all with respect, accepts responsibility, follows through. Physical Demands / Work Environment Frequently stand, walk, sit, hold computer/tablet, use hand and finger dexterity, talk/hear.

Occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Phusion Projects is an equal opportunity employer. Phusion recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status, as required by applicable law.

Hybrid Position Note: Phusion Projects does not have an office in this location, but the role requires weekly travel in the assigned service area to visit accounts and clients. Disclaimer: The above describes general job content and requirements. It is not exhaustive of duties or responsibilities.

Management may assign or reassign duties at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr