North Carolina State Manager

Bring your passion and experience to the Schilling-verse! Schilling Cider strives to create a fun and productive workplace for our employees. We foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, with many avenues of potential growth, no matter where you start. 

We are looking to add a North Carolina State Manager to our growing Sales team. The ideal candidate has a passion for cider and is driven to learn and grow within a rapidly expanding industry. This role will be responsible for managing Schilling Cider’s business both at retailer and within our distributor network.  The goal will be to split time in the trade selling delicious Schilling Ciders while managing our distributors day to day business.  

Schilling Cider has always strived to create a fun and productive workplace that every employee can be proud of. We foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, with many avenues of potential growth, no matter where you start. Bring your craft beverage passion and experience to Schilling Cider! 

** Schilling Cider is an Equal Opportunity Employer ** 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. 

Primary Responsibilities  

● Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key retailers 

● Traveling out of state for work multiple times a year 

● Selling in and conducting training programs with retailers, restaurateurs, and consumers 

● Developing and executing the business plan to grow your territory 

● Learning and staying up to date on the local craft cider scene in your region and nationally 

● Contributing and assisting with marketing campaigns 

● Working closely with sales managers to build & execute weekly, monthly, & quarterly plans to achieve annual market goals 

● Spending at least 80% of your time (80% trade/20% office) in the trade working with accounts 

● Lead by example and taking initiative; be outgoing and approachable 

● Be self-driven and self-motivated 

● Work independently and as part of the team 

● Be an energetic, organized, and a motivated problem solver 

● Exemplify the company’s values while representing our brands 

● Ask for help when needed 

Requirements

•  Must be 21+ years of age 

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with booster shot completed 

• Lead by example and take initiative; be outgoing and approachable 

• Be self-driven and self-motivated 

• Work independently and as part of the team 

• Be an energetic, organized, and motivated problem solver 

• Exemplify the company’s values while representing our brands 

• Be active in conversations around company culture and an agent of change, positively contributing to the workplace experience.   

• Ask for help when needed 

Experience 

• 2-3 Years of Alcoholic Beverage sales experience along with  

• 1-2 Years of Wholesale Management 

Benefits

• Starting salary $78K – $87K depending on experience and qualifications 

• Medical/ dental/ vision 

• Retirement plan with employer match 

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 

• Annual hobby stipend 

• Cider, of course! 

• Fun working environment in a growing industry  

About Schilling Cider 

Schilling Cider was founded in a garage in 2012.  And while the glycol chiller that we run today couldn't even fit in that garage, the same spirit for making bold, flavor forward ciders and always figuring out how to do it better lives on today.  Schilling Cider is the second largest cider producer in the US thanks to the team of people who work across the company.  That growth has been enabled with the installation of a high-speed canning line capable of 1,200cpm.  We're looking to add team members to help care for our equipment and improve processes.  While it is no longer in a garage, the same culture and drive are there in what we do today and what we're laying the groundwork for tomorrow.