East Division Director
About the job
- At least 10 years of sales experience, including managing distributors, key accounts, and people.
- A university or college degree is required.
- A valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with Nielsen and VIP, are required.
- Effective communication and presentation skills are required.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
- Ability to travel 25–50% within the Division and travel occasionally for company meetings is required.
- Build and execute sales programs with distributor teams to close distribution gaps and grow availability, velocity, and volume.
- Conduct at least two distributor work-withs monthly with field sales representatives, key account managers, and leadership.
- Own execution and financial outcomes for the Division, including P&L targets, budgets, and KPI delivery.
- Compose and deliver periodic Business Reviews and Annual Business Plans directly to distributor partners.
- Lead and develop the Division team, including monthly sell/skill-development days and bi-weekly check-ins with direct reports.
- At least three years of consumer goods sales experience to retail or chain accounts, ideally within the beer industry.
- A genuine passion for premium imported beer.
About the company
Octopi is a contract beverage facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin that helps beverage brands grow by acting as a one-stop partner for production and brand support. It manufactures beverages for clients and offers services beyond ordinary contract production, including sourcing packaging materials, collaborating on new recipes, designing brand identities, and navigating regional distribution. This combination of manufacturing and brand services differentiates Octopi from typical contract facilities by providing an end-to-end ecosystem that acts as an extra limb to its clients. The company’s goal is to support clients in scaling their brands and reaching broader markets.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Waunakee, Wisconsin
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Asahi installed a new bottling line in August 2026, expanding capacity immediately.
- Zeitaku Shibori launched in the U.S. in January 2026, produced at Octopi.
- Asahi invested over $35 million since 2024, signaling sustained commitment to Waunakee.
What critics are saying
- Untitled Art lost its Octopi contract in June 2026, exposing customer concentration.
- Asahi's integration into Asahi Beer USA centralizes control and weakens Octopi's independence.
- If Asahi shifts volume elsewhere, Octopi becomes a stranded 165,000-square-foot plant.
What makes Octopi unique
- Octopi brews Asahi Super Dry in Wisconsin, the brand's first U.S. production.
- The Waunakee plant handles beer, RTDs, non-alcohol beer, seltzers, and sparkling water.
- A 20,000-bottles-per-hour line gives Octopi multi-format packaging scale competitors lack.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Company Match