Current Corporate Level Openings:
LAKE TAHOE/ RENO AREA SALES MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
FiftyFifty Brewing is based in Truckee, California, and we are hiring a sales expert to power the next phase of our growth. We are looking for a teammate with strong communication and relationship building skills and business acumen. You will work with our Sales Director to grow our distribution in both the on and off premise, develop and maintain core accounts, and be available to represent at promos and beer festivals.
YOUR ROLE:
Support sales with account visits, and territory management of the following distributors:
○Donaghy Sacramento - Lake Tahoe/Truckee in our primary home market, Sacramento Valley, including the foothills of Placer and El Dorado County, Napa and Chico.
○BreakThru Nevada - Northern Nevada including Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Gardnerville, Stateline and Incline Village
●Territory Management includes distributor inventory control, QA, Off Premise Chain resets and maintenance, work-withs and recaps using VIP/Karma, attending and creating promotional events along with select beer festivals.
REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SALES
● Call on existing key accounts to retain/develop existing distribution, secure new distribution, and introduce new and “limited release” beers into the market
● Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with account staff and distributor sales personnel
● Set the standard for follow up and follow through by utilizing Karma and daily recaps.
● Travel to company meetings; participate in market blitzes in other territories, and work with other members of the team to execute/achieve the sales plan
● Complete necessary administrative reporting and communications on a timely basis
● Maintain all sales goals and personal budgets outlined to you and your territory
● Execute weekly promotions and periodic special events that generate brand awareness and consumer sampling, as well as new distribution at target accounts
● Other duties as periodically assigned by your manager
EVENTS
● Assist and run off-site select events throughout the territory.
● Transport beer, set up, break down, and maintain company equipment at select events.
● Conduct beer samplings and promos to grow brand awareness and to support key accounts.
● Obtain ABC certification upon starting role and exercise ABC laws and guidelines at events
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
● Someone passionate about craft beer and customer experience.
● A detail-oriented, highly organized, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to
exercise accountability and responsibility.
● Competitive but someone that can build relationships based on trust and integrity.
● A flexible person who thrives on structure, but can solve problems without it.
REQUIREMENTS
●Minimum 2 years industry experience.
● Knowledge of FiftyFifty Brewing Co., and the local craft beer market.
● Strong oral and written communication - able to talk to others to convey information
effectively.
● Proficient computer skills including Excel, Power Point, Word, Karma, VIP/IDig
● Excellent time management - able to self-start and be proactive and responsive
● Decision making skills – able to collect, assess, interpret relevant information and make sound judgments and actions.
● ABC/TIPS server certification upon hire
● Cicerone, or other Beer certification strongly preferred
● Must use personal vehicle, with a clean driving record
● Must be local to the Lake Tahoe/Reno area
COMPENSATION
We are offering this as a full time salary position with room for growth within the company. Compensation for this role is between $60,000 and $75,000 plus commission, depending on your individual background and experience. In addition to salary compensation and commission, we offer 2 weeks accrued PTO, 5 days of accrued sick pay, paid government holidays, subsidized health and dental insurance, business mile reimbursement at the current Federal rate, plus matching 401k after one year of employment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
FiftyFifty Brewing Co is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status.
INTERESTED?
To apply, please send an email to jonmann@fiftyfiftybrewing.com with your resume and a cover letter.
Current Openings at our Global Production Facility:
PACKAGING LEAD
This is a full time position.
REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
●Lead the process of getting liquid into cans, kegs, and bottles
●Continually work to improve packaging efficiencies and quality of product in package
●Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot 12-head Palmer counter pressure canner and 6-head Meheen bottler
●Keep packaging equipment and workspace in excellent condition
●Maintain inventory of replacement parts, upkeep equipment maintenance
●Develop and execute Packaging’s KPIs and SOPs
●Work with the Head of Ops and Warehouse Manager to create and execute packaging schedule and breakdowns
●Operate lab equipment pertinent to packaged goods quality control
●Assist with cellar work, warehousing, and other production ops as needed
●Follow SOPs while exercising good judgment to know when SOP’s need to be challenged or updated
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS…
●An excellent communicator
●A motivated worker who will see tasks through to completion
●Mechanically oriented with a love for problem solvin
●A self-starter with a demonstrated ability to exercise accountability and responsibilit
●A team player who contributes to camaraderie and a positive working environment
●Flexible to the ever changing needs and schedule of a production facility
●Adaptable and easy going
●Passionate about craft beer and delivering excellence in everything they do
●Thirsty for knowledge and always looking to improve their skills
REQUIREMENTS
A few non-negotiable requirements for the role:
●21 or older
●Proven success in previous roles
●Background in brewery packaging or related fields strongly preferred
●Able to:
○Work with heavy equipment/machinery
○Lift up to 55 lbs and push up to 165 lbs
○Follow SOP protocols
○Bend, lift, reach, and stand on your feet for 8-10 hours
COMPENSATION
We are offering this as a full time hourly position with room for growth within the company. Compensation for this role is between $26.50 and $30.50 depending on your individual background and experience. In addition to hourly compensation, we offer 2 weeks accrued PTO, 5 days of accrued sick pay, paid government holidays, subsidized health and dental insurance, plus matching 401k after one year of employment.
Oh, and we almost forgot free beer, merch, and discounts at the pub!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
FiftyFifty Brewing Co is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status.
INTERESTED?
To apply, please send an email to dana.fleming@fiftyfiftybrewing.com with your resume and a cover letter.
BREWER/CELLAR OPERATOR
This is a full time position.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position is a cross-departmental production role that includes all brew house and cellar operations, as well as packaging assistance on a rotational basis and occasional lab duties.
As an overview, your role would include the following tasks:
●Execute all aspects of grain handling and wort production
●Execute all aspects of cellar operations
●Execute all centrifuge filtration and brite beer handling
●Regularly assist with kegging, canning and bottling as needed
●Regularly assist with lab tasks, including but not limited to gravities, VDKs, and cell counts
●Periodically assist with recipe development and brews on our ten barrel pub systems
HELPFUL ATTRIBUTES
In order to do this job well, we think the following experience, qualities, and skills would give you a head start:
●Two or more years of professional brewing experience
●A comprehensive understanding of brewing, cellaring, filtration and packaging techniques
●Comfortable operating automated brewing and CIP equipment
●Strong communication skills in a fast-moving, cross-functional, cross-departmental team environment
● Able to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
●Flexible, able to adapt to the ever changing needs and schedule of a production facility
●Able to self-start, self-motivate, and exercise accountability
●Consistent contributor to team camaraderie and a positive, good humored working environment
●Passionate about craft beer and delivering excellence
●Thirsty for knowledge and improving skills
REQUIREMENTS
A few non-negotiable requirements for the role:
●21+ years of age
●Able to:
○Work around heavy equipment/machinery
○Lift up to 55 lbs and push up to 165 lbs
○Follow SOP protocols.
○Bend, lift, reach, and stand on your feet for 8-10 hours
COMPENSATION
We are offering this as an hourly position with room for growth within the company. Compensation for this role is between $23.00 and $27.50 depending on your individual background and experience. In addition to hourly compensation, we offer 2 weeks accrued PTO, 3 day accrued sick pay, paid government holidays, subsidized health and dental insurance, plus matching 401K after one year of employment.
Oh, we almost forgot… beer, merch, discounts at the pub, and access to local ski passes. Yew!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
FiftyFifty Brewing Co is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status.
INTERESTED?
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to dana.fleming@fiftyfiftybrewing.com
Current Openings at our Truckee Brewpub
We currently have opportunities in both the kitchen and in the front of the house. If you are interested, please send us an email with your resume, or come by and ask for a manager.