The Craft Spirits Cooperative manages Route to Market Strategy and execution for craft spirits, built to give authentic producers control and scalability by pairing sales & brand building efforts with import & distribution in one streamlined solution. We are an elite team of Spirits Specialists representing a curated portfolio of highly regarded brands.

You must be personable & friendly and enjoy meeting new people. We value integrity, commitment, a strong work ethic, and a high energy level.

Sales experience is valued but is not a requirement. Many of our Spirits Specialists came to us directly from work behind the bar and have learned sales through our training program. The product and category education developed behind the bar have proven vital to their success within our education-focused selling technique. Spirits category knowledge is a requirement.

To learn about our brands prior to applying, please view our portfolio here.

This role will go through training and work directly with our Founder, Romina @rominasips, and Partner, Kalena Ross @kalenaross / @craftspirits.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive packages of base salary + commission starting at $75k/year. Specific commission levels for will be shared in the offer process for applicants into current markets.

• Training: Best-in-class sales training program. You will learn production methods inside & out and will thoroughly understand what differentiates them from mass-produced spirits. You will work with directly with our senior leadership on product education, positioning, and presentation.

• Benefits: Enjoy a flexible & generous vacation policy, healthcare, automobile allowance, and expense account.

• Freedom: Welcome to a working environment with freedom and trust. We don't clock hours or demand frivolous meetings - we only care about results and we provide the support you need to reach your potential. We encourage work/life balance and help you achieve it.

• Ongoing Education: Cooperative Spirits Specialists are the most educated spirits sales force in the industry. We provide ongoing, intensive category training and pay for certifications throughout your career with our company.

Job Details:

• Manage accounts & sales for a curated portfolio of craft brands

• Manage brand work-withs, trade tastings, consumer tastings, and events

• Identify new opportunities and create relationships with appropriate accounts for craft products

• Collaborate with on-premise accounts to create cocktails

• Conduct staff trainings at accounts on brand attributes

• Schedule & conduct consumer tastings regularly

• Manage and track activity through a customer relationship management portal

• Work with select on and off-premise locations to create product displays and position point of sale materials

• Monitor budget limits and show fiscal responsibility at all times

Job Requirements:

• You must be personable & friendly and enjoy meeting new people

• Extensively knowledgeable in the spirits industry and craft production methods

• Experienced in, or strongly enthusiastic about, spirits sales

• Assertive and confident, while exhibiting respect and trustworthiness at all times

• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working alone

• Strong computer, written, and verbal skills a must

• In possession of a valid driver license, registered vehicle, and able to drive

• Can provide proof of authorization to work in the USA

• A background check will be conducted