beverage sales

beverage sales Ground Game Inc.

• Saint Cloud, MN Barefoot Student
• April 24, 2026 About Ground Game Inc.

Ground Game Inc. (GGI) is a field execution firm that builds retail market share for consumer brands in competitive, low-density, and high-friction markets. We operate where most agencies won't, rural corridors, regional independents, micro-markets, and we win through preparation, relationship depth, and disciplined field execution. We don't send reps. We build operators. The Role A GGI Field Operator is not a traditional sales rep. This is a market ownership role. You are responsible for building durable brand demand inside a defined territory, aligning retailers, frontline staff, and consumers around the brands you carry, and then defending and growing that position over time.

The mission is straightforward:

Plant. Grow. Defend. Expand. You will manage your own schedule, plan your own routes, and operate with significant autonomy. In exchange, we expect the mindset of someone who treats their territory like equity, not a paycheck, not a task list. Core Responsibilities 1. Account Ownership and Relationship Depth

• Maintain consistent, high-quality visit cadence across assigned accounts (10-12 per week)
• Build trusted relationships with owners, buyers, managers, and frontline staff
• Understand each account's business model, economics, and operational realities
• Serve as the first-call resource for your assigned brands within the territory 2. Demand and Velocity Creation
• Identify and secure premium shelf positions, display opportunities, and visibility advantages
• Drive in-store brand awareness through education, placement, and presence
• Activate product through sampling, demos, and local events where permitted
• Monitor sell-through and flag velocity issues before they become distribution problems 3. Frontline Enablement
• Train store associates on product value, brand story, and selling language
• Build personal rapport with staff — names matter, relationships compound
• Reinforce product knowledge through consistent, brief follow-up on every visit
• Create frontline advocates who recommend your brands when you are not in the store 4. Territory Defense and Expansion
• Monitor distribution health — catch gaps, dropouts, and delist risks early
• Proactively protect existing placements through service, visibility, and communication
• Identify line extension and new SKU placement opportunities within existing accounts
• Prospect and qualify new accounts that fit brand positioning and territory strategy 5. Market Intelligence and Reporting
• Track competitive activity, pricing shifts, and new entrants in your territory
• Identify micro-market patterns relevant to velocity and distribution strategy
• Document actionable insights and deliver clear reports to GGI management
• Recommend strategic adjustments based on ground-level observation 6. Operational and Logistical Excellence
• Plan and self-execute independent travel across assigned territory
• Manage time and route discipline to maximize effective account touches
• Maintain CRM records, call notes, and follow-up logs to GGI standards
• Represent GGI and client brands professionally at all times Who We Are Looking For Sales experience is a plus. It is not a requirement. We hire on mindset, work ethic, and integrity above all else. Mindset
• Owner mentality — you treat your territory like it is yours to build, not a job to do
• Service-first — you earn trust by making the account's life easier
• Long-term thinking — you are comfortable planting seeds you will water over months
• Coachable — you receive feedback without defensiveness and act on it quickly Skills
• Consultative communication — you ask before you pitch
• Basic business literacy — you understand margins, turns, and why velocity matters to a buyer
• Time and route management — you plan before you drive
• Organized follow-through — accounts hear back from you when you say they will Requirements
• Reliable personal transportation and valid driver's license
• Ability to work independently without daily supervision
• Smartphone with ability to use CRM and reporting tools
• Comfortable in retail environments — c-stores, liquor, grocery, on-premise Why Ground Game Inc.
• Competitive compensation plus performance bonuses — pay reflects real output, not time served
• Hands-on field training from operators who have built markets, not just managed them
• Clear development path: Part-Time Operator to Full-Time to Market Captain
• Work with emerging consumer brands at early stages of market development
• Operate in the field with real autonomy — no micromanagement, high accountability
• Get in early with a firm that is building the infrastructure for national expansion

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6820025354

Job URL:

https://www.barefootstudent.com/jobs/1920845891

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.52669906616211

Job Lng:

• 94.

17109680175781

Job County:

Stearns County

Job Education:

Bachelor's degree

Job Skills:

Proactive

Job Hash:

4340156724