FUKU Energy Drink

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Job Title: Outside Sales Representative & Brand Ambassador (1099) Company: FUKU Energy Drink (drinkfuku.com) Locations: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IL, IN, ID, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, ND, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY Job Type: Full-time, Independent Contractor (1099) Compensation: 100% Commission (Uncapped) + Pre-Approved Expense Support About FUKU Energy Drink FUKU Energy Drink is a rapidly expanding beverage brand built for those who refuse to quit. We are disrupting the market with a high-performance product designed to fuel the hustle. We are currently seeking a relentless, high-energy Outside Sales Representative to lead our expansion and build a distribution empire in the AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IL, IN, ID, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, ND, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY markets. The Role We are looking for a true "Hunter." As our Outside Sales Representative & Brand Ambassador, you will be the face of FUKU Energy Drink in your territory. You won't just be taking orders; you will be opening new retail accounts, securing regional distribution partners, and driving brand velocity through high-visibility field marketing. If you have a "whatever it takes" mentality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want the uncapped earning potential of building your own market, we want to talk to you. Key Responsibilities • New Business Development (Direct Retail): Aggressively identify and secure new placement in convenience stores, gas stations, independent grocers, gyms, and specialty retail outlets. • Distributor Acquisition & Management: Strategically identify, pitch, and secure partnerships with local, regional, and specialty DSD (Direct Store Delivery) distributors to scale territory volume rapidly. • Territory Management: Manage an existing route of accounts while strictly adhering to a visitation schedule to ensure consistent product availability and support distributor partners. • Merchandising Excellence: Fight for shelf space. Ensure FUKU Energy Drink is stocked, cold, and positioned in the "strike zone" (eye-level). Place point-of-sale (POS) materials like coolers, racks, and signage to dominate the visual landscape. • Brand Ambassadorship: Conduct sampling events, demos, and engage with consumers to create brand loyalty. Educate store managers, distributor reps, and staff on the benefits of the product. • Data Reporting: Track daily sales activity, inventory levels, distributor volume, and competitor activity using our CRM/sales tools. Compensation & Support • 100% Commission (1099 Independent Contractor): Uncapped earning potential designed for top-tier closers with no ceiling on your income. • Dual Revenue Streams: Earn high upfront commissions on direct-to-store sales ($5.00 per case), plus lucrative recurring volume commissions for setting up and managing local/regional distributors ($1.80 per case). • Expense Support: Pre-approved business expenses, travel, and marketing materials are supported to ensure you have the tools to win. • Product Allowance: Provided with necessary sample stock and Point of Sale (POS) materials. What We Are Looking For • Experience: 1-3 years of outside B2B sales, field marketing, or distributor management experience (Beverage/DSD experience is a major plus). • Mentality: Self-starter with a high motor. You must be comfortable with cold calling, handling rejection, and closing deals on the spot. • Reliability: Must possess a valid Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle, and the discipline to manage your own schedule effectively. • Physicality: Ability to lift 25+ lbs repetitively (cases of energy drinks) and stand/walk for extended periods. • Communication: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to "win friends and influence people" at both the store level and the distributor executive level. To Apply Directly: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you have the drive to represent FUKU Energy Drink and build this market directly to JB Fetzer, National Distribution Director, at jbfetzer@fetzerassociates.com. (Note: Fetzer & Associates is the sales and business division for FUKU Energy Drink). Pay: $18,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Professional development assistance Application Question(s): • This is a 1099 Independent Contractor role with 100% uncapped commission and NO base salary. Are you completely comfortable with a fully performance-based compensation structure? • Do you possess a valid driver’s license, reliable daily transportation, and the physical ability to repetitively lift cases weighing 25+ lbs? • Are you comfortable walking into 15 to 20 convenience stores, gyms, or independent grocers unannounced every day to pitch the owner/manager? • Which of the following best describes your current network in this territory? A) I have existing relationships with local convenience stores and/or beverage distributors. B) I have outside B2B sales experience, but not specifically in beverages/retail. C) I have retail/customer service experience but no outside B2B sales. D) I have no sales experience. • In 1-2 sentences, why do you prefer an uncapped commission role over a standard base salary? Work Location: Remote