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DriveByBBQ 
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| Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 2:57 pm)
Is anyone on here a beer rep, ever been a beer rep or know any beer reps? Did you/they enjoy it? How much do those guys typically bring in? I'm thinking about testing the waters...
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LSUBoo 
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 3:00 pm to DriveByBBQ)
I know a few... my uneducated assumption is that it's a lot of work and odd hours for mediocre pay, but you also have the potential to work in a field you're really passionate about.
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fightin tigers
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 3:16 pm to DriveByBBQ)
I know there is one on the forum, not sure if he will out himself.
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heypaul 
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Message Posted by fightin tigers I know there is one on the forum, not sure if he will out himself.
There's a couple on here that already have
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Geauxld Finger 
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 4:17 pm to DriveByBBQ)
technically you aren't a beer rep per se. you work for a distribution company, but you have no say in what they bring in. you just push product to stores. you push the company agenda and move shite.
Unfortunately it entails lugging cases, kegs, and doing some dirty work. It's really not that glamorous and very unrewarding from what i hear. And i say this because i have known many.
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fleaux
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liquor/wine rep here, much better than bein a beer rep....... 
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dallastiger55
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Fort Worth, TX
Member since Jan 2010
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 5:16 pm to fleaux)
Bro in law is a wine rep. Cush job to say the least. Works from home and makes 6 figures. All he does is monitor his stores and his crew of account reps
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Lester Earl 
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 5:20 pm to DriveByBBQ)
beer reps don't make anything. nothing special about that job.
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GynoSandberg 
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 5:23 pm to DriveByBBQ)
I know a bunch of people who work for Glazer's. They like their job. They don't making a killing but they make enough to enjoy life.
Know a few beer guys, too. Seems to be more turnover in beer. Again, they do alright. Most are young and only a few years out of school.
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sloopy
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 5:23 pm to DriveByBBQ)
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beer reps don't make anything. nothing special about that job.
Go into liquor or wine. Used to work for a beer distributor and hated it.
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wiltznucs 
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 6:50 pm to DriveByBBQ)
I've got friends that are reps for a major bourbon company and the other a vodka company.
Odd hours but decent pay. When one considers the perks like company car and whatnot they are both in six figures.
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bosoxjo13
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Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 8:08 pm to wiltznucs)
Know quite a few. More money in wine and liquor. Most lower level is based on commission. Plus, you have to work your way up to the better accounts. Once you move up in the companies it can pay quite nice. Plus, can be a really cool gig.
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MNCscripper
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 9:22 pm to DriveByBBQ)
I got 2 buddies that work for Republic, 1 in NOLA, 1 in BR. They both like it but you have to manage your commissions correctly. The holiday seasons are your busiest.
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Paul Allen
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/9/12 at 10:49 pm to MNCscripper)
Is International in New Orleans a good company?
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GiveMeTheBigOne
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Louisiana
Member since Apr 2011
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/10/12 at 6:38 am to Paul Allen)
I believe beer reps for mockler make in the range of 8 cents per case sold. Really depends on the area you are assigned to if you make good money or not.
I think you spend more time setting up displays and lugging around neon signs rather than selling product. Not the job for me.
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sloopy
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I believe beer reps for mockler make in the range of 8 cents per case sold. Really depends on the area you are assigned to if you make good money or not.
I think you spend more time setting up displays and lugging around neon signs rather than selling product. Not the job for me.
This, and you work almost every holiday.
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337tigergirl
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Nola (best city in the world)
Member since Jan 2012
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/10/12 at 9:34 am to fleaux)
I've been trying to apply to be a liquor/wine rep but it seems like they only hook their friends up. true?
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LSUAfro
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Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2005
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/10/12 at 9:42 am to MNCscripper)
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The holiday seasons are your busiest
And it's not even close.
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LSUAfro
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Baton Rouge
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| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/10/12 at 9:42 am to 337tigergirl)
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I've been trying to apply to be a liquor/wine rep but it seems like they only hook their friends up. true?
Yes. Every person I know that works, or has worked, as a liquor rep has been a friend hire.
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polizei11
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Lafayette
Member since May 2009
602 posts
| re: Beer reps... (Posted on 10/10/12 at 9:45 am to MNCscripper)
I have a friend that is a wine rep for Republic here in Lafayette. You pretty much don't see her during the holiday seasons.
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