The Key Account Specialist is responsible for increasing the availability and visibility of Boston Beer portfolio at key On and Off Premise retail accounts to generate depletion growth while adding value to our wholesaler and retailer partners. Primary focus is dedicated to multi-outlet local/regional accounts.
*Please note that while this position is listed as “working remotely”, our sales positions are field based and require you to live within the territory listed to visit accounts, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Execute internal sales objectives & improve account conditions using BBC systems and selling process
- Learn and be proficient in beer industry knowledge, brewing, and BBC product styles
- Hunt for new business opportunities while growing current business in local/regional multi-unit chains and key accounts
- Utilize effective verbal and written communication with wholesaler, accounts, and coworkers including ability to deliver impactful presentations
- Use data to plan and identify opportunities across account base
- Build strong relationships with wholesalers and retailers
- Increased responsibilities of financial/account management while gaining bridge experiences
- Identify and develop Goals, Strategies, Objectives and Tactics for defined account base
- Working conditions vary greatly day to day due to customer facing nature of role
- May be the periodic requirement to work weekends and holidays to support the needs of the business
- Occasional travel for meetings and trainings
- Regular travel in the market to service retailers and wholesalers
- 2+ years of proven results-oriented experience in outside sales or within the food & beverage industry
- An intense competitive spirit with an assertive, confident personality
- Valid driver's license, registered and insured vehicle, and ability to drive to and from accounts continuously
- Ability to lift and move cases of beer frequently
- Ability to climb, kneel, and stoop to arrange and display point-of-sale frequently
- Bachelor's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Fertility/adoption support
- Free financial coaching
- Health & wellness program and discounts
- Professional development & training
- Free beer!
Skills Required
- 2+ years of proven results-oriented experience in outside sales or within the food and beverage industry
- Valid driver's license
- Registered and insured vehicle
- Ability to drive to and from accounts continuously
- Ability to lift and move cases of beer frequently
- Ability to climb, kneel, and stoop to arrange and display point-of-sale materials frequently
- Bachelor's degree
The Boston Beer Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Boston Beer Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Boston Beer Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside a comprehensive wellness program. Additional resources like financial coaching bolster the overall health and wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is defined with a clear employer match for most non‑union coworkers, with alternate terms documented for certain union groups. This codified structure, reflected in company materials and filings, underscores reliability of retirement benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle perks such as two free cases of beer per month (21+), a dog‑friendly HQ, beer education/certifications, and a homebrew competition enhance total rewards appeal. Wellness programming and free financial coaching further support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
The Boston Beer Company Insights
What We Do
We are The Boston Beer Company and together we are heavy. From the very beginning, Jim Koch wanted to create a company that he would want to work for, creating a culture that celebrated beer with a passion and depth of knowledge that can’t help but be contagious to others. Forty years of brewing beer and cultivating talent later, we continue to be a passionate group of individuals who focus on raising the bar in everything we do. We're always looking for hardworking, motivated and competitive people who strive to push the boundaries and never settle. Not to be lost in the shuffle is the ability to have fun – after all, we are a beer company, and if you can’t have fun in this business, there’s something wrong!








