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.

Role Description:

Our Spirit Guides (Retail) are part-time field marketing ambassadors and location scouts representing craft spirits brands in support of our Spirits Specialists for consumer-facing activities, including but not limited to regularly scheduled consumer retail tastings, events, and seminars.

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

Interest in learning about the spirits category is important to this role and training will be provided in our education-focused selling technique. Spirits industry experience is valued but is not a requirement. This is a great secondary role for someone already employed in a consumer-facing hospitality or retail position (bars, restaurants, retail stores, etc.).

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

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: Hourly plus commission starting at $25/hour.

• Training: Best-in-class 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.

• Flexible Scheduling

Job Details:

• Schedule & conduct consumer tastings regularly for craft spirits at a limited set of key retail accounts

  • Report results and account positions

  • Create workings relationships with retail staff

  • Create product displays and position point of sale materials

  • Manage and track activity through a customer relationship management portal

  • Schedule new appointments and staff trainings for your Spirits Specialist

• Host tasting tables at consumer events where craft spirits are poured

• Identify new opportunities for our portfolio and create relationships with appropriate accounts for craft products where you can introduce our Spirits Specialist

Job Requirements:

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

• Experienced in, or strongly enthusiastic about, craft spirits

• 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

• Must be 21+

• A background check will be conducted

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