Sales Manager

Description

Position Summary

Epic Canning & Bottling Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Sales Manager – Beverage Manufacturing to lead client acquisition and revenue growth within the alcohol and non-alcohol beverage space. This on-site role requires deep knowledge of the beverage industry, including co-packing, production processes, regulatory considerations, and supply chain dynamics.

The ideal candidate understands beverage formulation, packaging formats, production planning, and the commercialization lifecycle. This individual will be responsible for generating new business, building strategic partnerships, and guiding brands from initial inquiry through production launch.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Identify      and pursue new beverage brand opportunities (beer, spirits, wine, RTDs,      energy drinks, functional beverages, etc.)
• Develop      and execute strategic sales plans aligned with Epic’s production      capabilities and growth goals
• Build      and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads
• Represent      Epic at trade shows, industry events, and networking functions
• Negotiate      pricing, contracts, and long-term service agreements

Industry Expertise & Consultative Selling

• Educate      prospective clients on beverage manufacturing, canning, bottling, and      co-packaging processes
• Advise      brands on scalability, packaging selection, production minimums, and cost      structures
• Understand      SQF, TTB, FDA, and state-level compliance considerations as they relate to      beverage production
• Work      closely with operations, procurement, quality, and client services to      ensure feasibility and alignment

Client Relationship Management

• Serve      as a strategic advisor to beverage brands from onboarding through      long-term partnership
• Maintain      strong post-launch relationships to drive repeat business and expansion      opportunities
• Monitor      customer satisfaction and proactively resolve issues

Internal Collaboration

• Coordinate      with production planning to align forecasted volume with plant capacity
• Partner      with procurement to ensure material readiness for new accounts
• Support      finance in margin analysis and pricing strategy
• Social      Media

Required Qualifications

• Minimum      5+ years of sales experience in the beverage industry      (manufacturing, co-packing, distribution, ingredient supply, packaging      supply, or brand management)
• Strong      understanding of alcohol and/or non-alcohol beverage production
• Proven      track record of revenue growth and closing mid-to-large scale contracts
• Knowledge      of beverage supply chains, regulatory environment (TTB, FDA), and      packaging formats
• Experience      working within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent      negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
• Must      be willing to work on-site in Shreveport, Louisiana

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience      in co-packing or contract manufacturing
• Existing      network within beverage brands, distributors, or ingredient suppliers
• Familiarity      with CRM systems and pipeline management tools
• Understanding      of SQF, GMP, and food safety standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive      base salary + commission structure
• Performance-based      incentives
• Health      benefits
• Opportunity      to grow with a rapidly expanding beverage manufacturing company
• Leadership      exposure within a high-growth environment