A research presentation of the different job fields in the beer industry. AA long with there descriptions, salaries, Tech skills and soft skills.

1. Careers In The Beer
Industry
GARRETT CHARDON
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PROFESSOR GUPTA

2. The Purpose
For my presentation, I decided to choose an industry that really interested me. My choice
of industry was a brewery. A brewery is a place or company that produces beer commercially
to the world. Like many other people, I like beer and I thought it was a great option to dive
into and figure out the process these huge companies go through.
At first, I thought this industry would be a tough choice. By this I mean, what jobs are
actually out there in a brewery that comes to terms with IT skills or any technology what-so-
ever. Following the guidelines for this project and doing my research, I was absolutely stunned
with the amount of jobs that are actually in a brewery that needs all sorts of skill sets.

3. Head Brewer
 My first job that I found interesting was the position of the Head Brewer.
The head brewer or brew master is responsible for all aspects of the beer
production and day-to-day operations of the brewery. These tasks include
managing other brewers, making purchasing decisions, meeting with
customers and other businesses, creating new types of beer, setting
production goals and managing resources.
 Salary: $89,935

4. Head Brewers Soft Skills and Tech
Skills
Soft Skills
 The main contact point for the
brewery
 Selecting raw materials that are used
in the brewing process
 Manage the day to day operations of
the brewery and staff
 Improve the production line of the
brewery
 Meeting with trade associations and
brewery associates
Tech Skills
 Record keeping of the production line
 Work with the marketing team to
improve the profile of the brewery
(digital business) social media
 Budgeting
 Managing staff skill development with
technology as well as making the beer
itself collaboration and
communication technologies. Virtual
collaboration- getting the staff to
work well as a group.
 Advise on capital expenditure.

5. Market Sales Manager
 For my second position, I chose market sales manager. The market sales
manager is responsible for the sales of the beer and the staff in the
marketing department. Successful execution of annual sale goals and
ongoing development and management of the sales department. Works
closely with all other departments to develop an overall company sales
and marketing strategy.
 Salary:$56,392

6. Market Sales Manager Soft Skills and
Tech Skills
Soft Skills
 Can communicate well with others as
well as be able to present in front of
large audiences.
 Email etiquettes
 Conflict resolutions
 Group dynamics- How you should
behave when part of a group.
Tech Skills
 Master of using programs such as
word, excel, and power point
 Mastering the social media and
engaging customers as well as
employees
 Mobile app and cloud security
 Digging into the company’s databases
to figure out strategies to promote
the company more with the beer they
produce.

7. Sales Representative
 My third position is the Sales Representative. A Sales Representative is to
ensure the successful sale, distribution and retail execution of our products
and related programs resulting in the overall volume growth of the
accounts within the assigned territory.
 Salary $50,544

8. Sales Representatives Soft Skills and
Tech Skills
Soft Skills
 Maintain a regular schedule of weekly
appointments with accounts in
assigned area
 Develop and maintain effective
customer relations
 Develop rapport with assigned
customer base
Tech Skills
 Using data visualizations to compare
sales in that area to improve sales
 Geographic Information System (GIS)
-Captures, manages, analyzes, and
displays multidimensional geographic
data, also called geospatial data
 Electronic Records Management-
Documentation of a business event,
action, decision, or transaction.

9. Packaging Operator
 The Fourth position that I have selected is the Packaging Operator. The
Packaging Operator ensures brewery cleanliness and package beer in
accordance with our operating procedures. They assist with quality control
and help to maintain our equipment by completing preventative
maintenance procedures as scheduled.
 Salary: $27,600

10. Packaging Operators Soft Skills and
Tech Skills
Soft Skills
 Represent and promote Mission Brewery
in a positive manner to guests, local
residents and the general public.
 Attend meetings and training courses as
directed.
 Help maintain a high level of cleanliness
by cleaning workspaces, neatening trash
and recycling and cleaning up after
guests.
 Maintain a positive attitude when
dealing with challenging issues.
Tech Skills
 Complete understanding of consumer
goods manufacturing
 Inventory management and rotation
 Logistics coordination
 Detailed knowledge of inventory data
management and accounting
 Logistics process
 Logistics in a manner that meets
industry standard and Brew Hub SOP’s,
Quality and Safety standards

11. Management Data and Systems
Analyst
 For my fifth position, I have selected the Management Data and Systems
Analyst. The Management Data and Systems Analyst is responsible for all
comprehensive analysis and systems maintenance for the Management
department.
 Salary: $73,703

12. Management Data and Systems
Analyst Soft Skills and Tech Skills
Soft Skills
 Work well with groups
 Resolves all conflicts inside the team or
organization
 Talks well with one another
 Email Etiquette
Tech Skills
 Space analysis support files
 Work closely with IT and other data
teams in the office to integrate systems
and reporting
 Utilize Excel and Power Suite of tools to
prepare and analyze data sets
(Syndicated, Space, VIP, Panel, Retailer
Scan, and other sources)
 Knowledgeable on data cleansing and
prep as well as modeling techniques to
efficiently drive insights from larger sets
of information

13. National Account Manager
 My sixth position is the breweries National Account Manager. The National
Account Manager is responsible for executing COT initiatives through in
depth and creative sales presentations. The NAM is responsible to drive
BBC sales volume and distribution in cooperation with distributor and BBC
teams to their market’s respective account base. The NAM must deliver the
annual plan while managing resources to budget.
 Salary: $82,000

14. National Account Manager Soft Skills
and Tech Skills
Soft Skills
 Selling with others
 Planning inside the corporation and
group members
 Motivation/team building
 Communication
Tech Skills
 Be analytical and conversant with IRI,
Retail Link, VIP and other data sources
to evaluate BBC business and make
recommendations to retailers, BBC
and distributors.
 Sales trends, opportunity gaps,
customers, competitive activities, and
BBC/distributor activities that affect
the off-premise class of trade

15. Cyber Security Team
 My seventh and final position that I have selected is the Cyber Security
team. The Cyber Security Team is responsible to stop, search, and build
protection from any hackers on the web. Most brewery companies all have
online websites to purchase products such as alcohol. Being that a brewery
sells alcohol, it must be very careful to sell these products to minors. This is
where the cyber security teams comes into play.
 Salary: $ 70,500

16. Cyber Security Soft Skills and Tech
Skills
Soft Skills
 Curiosity/ Problem Solving
 Responsibility
 Communication
 Teamwork
 Time Management
 Tech Skills
 Discover Vulnerabilities in Information
Systems
 Define Process for Managing Network
Security
 Stop fraud with online purchases
 Stay One Step Ahead of Cyber Attacks
 Perform Security Monitoring
 Install Firewall and Data Encryption
Programs

17. What I have Learned
 To be honest, I learned a lot from this project. It has taught me many
different ways to research different job fields and different job fields in
certain industries. There are so many industries in this world today and
behind them is a driving force of many different jobs. I have learned also
that from researching different job fields and their salaries, their are many
different ways that I will be able to make money in my future. You see, I
am just focused on one career in my life which is construction. But from
this assignment, I have finally opened many doors in my mind where I can
choose a different path. A path that I will enjoy while making money in the
process. Who knows, maybe I will be working in a brewery after college.