National Accounts Sales Director Department: Administration Location: Frederick, MD START YOUR APPLICATION Flying Dog is Maryland's largest brewery and we're looking for a National Accounts Sales Director to execute our sales strategy and grow our business. Flying Dog provides world class training that spans our brewing, packaging and shipping departments to distributor engagement and sales tactics and techniques. We also provide great tools to assist your efforts including VIP sales reporting, Karma Notes account management software, monthly sales trainings and a well-developed sales and marketing team. The Sales Director of Chain and National Account's primary goal is to increase the sales and visibility of our brand in chain markets where our beer is sold. This will be accomplished by executing national account sales calls, gaining new distribution, selling in price promotions and gaining floor displays. The candidate will need to work closely with our distributor partner, be able to travel frequently and have strong presentation skills. Customer service is paramount as is a passion for craft beer. The must haves: * Minimum two years of chain sales experience in the beer or related industry * Knowledge of how chain accounts operate (Applicants with prior chain account contacts will be given priority) * A good understanding of the 3-tier system and the ability to work closely with our chain counterparts on the distributor side of the industry * Goal oriented and relentlessly competitive * The desire to learn and challenge yourself professionally * Strong organizational and time management skills * Excellent sales presentation and public speaking skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Cicerone certified or the ability to do so * A valid driver's license with a clean driving record * The willingness to travel frequently by automobile and plane * A passion for craft beer * Minimum two years of chain sales experience in the beer or related industry * Knowledge of how chain accounts operate (Applicants with prior chain account contacts will be given priority) * A good understanding of the 3-tier system and the ability to work closely with our chain counterparts on the distributor side of the industry * Goal oriented and relentlessly competitive * The desire to learn and challenge yourself professionally * Strong organizational and time management skills * Excellent sales presentation and public speaking skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Cicerone certified or the ability to do so * A valid driver's license with a clean driving record * The willingness to travel frequently by automobile and plane * A passion for craft beer