Job Description

About B. United: 

B. United International is an artisan beverage importer founded in 1994. A lot has changed in the 30 years we've been a company although our company purpose has never changed: Searching for and offering beverages of the highest flavor and aroma harmony that can create happiness and excitement for people…or just a wide smile on their face. 

While we started with total focus on the late Michael Jackson’s "world-classics” of beer and in recent years expanded our portfolio towards the unique world of authentic international cuisines in the USA. Offering beverages of highest flavor and aroma harmony (not just beer but everything from sodas to Japanese Whisky and everything inbetween) that represent the culture and agriculture of where they are made with a strong focus on Asia (China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam), Italy, and Mexico. 

Who we are looking for: 

We are looking for two unique self-motivated individuals to join our team as Division Managers for the Midwest. While these are technically sales roles we significantly value intrigue and passion for flavors and aromas and their cultural history as well as unbridled enthusiasm to work with culinary outlets of vast ethnic diversity. 

It is a most unusual task. It could be for someone from the hospitality industry who desires to learn new skills. It could be someone who majored in history who loves to connect with people no matter the cultural barriers. 

About the position:

• Division Manager (2 positions available) 

Open Territories: 

• Chicago, IL
• Ohio (major city preferred)
• Each position will also have two Satellite Territories as well (covering 3 states total) 

Tasks: 

• Leading & managing our wholesale customers & their reps into our key segments 
• Identifying and building our unique culinary journeys
• Conveying the stories and history of our wide range of suppliers.
• Working closely with restaurants to figure out their needs and desires and help them build beverage menus that match the authenticity of their food.
• Building and using our data driven predictive analytics to target, acquire and manage key retail/on-premise clusters

Skills/Personality:

• High willingness and ability to learn new concepts and ideas.
• High level of agility .
• Mind toughness to overcome language & cultural market barriers.
• Inspired by our unusual target segments.
• Values active listening - to understand the needs of our highly diverse range of customers & wholesalers.
• Comfortable with an independent work environment.
• Organized , self motivated. 

Requirements:

• Frequent travel.
• Intense customer contact.
• Computer/web literate.

To apply:
Please submit a resume & a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for B. United International.

Direct contact: 
email: t-pavlich@bunitedint.com 

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