Island Company Rum is looking for ambitious escapists and go-getters to serve as Brand Ambassadors to promote our ultra-premium rum. This role is focused on sales & marketing to introduce this new product to the public and industry.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Visit Accounts

Develop & maintain accounts in designated territory with a focus on relationship building and training.

• Suggest & execute drink features & menu placements
• Plan, schedule & coordinate events to promote the movement of the Rum
• Schedule & execute staff trainings at key accounts
• Communicate with accounts on a regular & scheduled basis, including account visits

Work With Our Distributor

• Partner with distributor salespeople to promote Island Company Rum and execute order placement
• Perform “Work Withs” with distributor salespeople
• Participate in distributor training & relationship building events upon request

Marketing & Education

• Attend spirits events, tastings and location training sessions to promote Island Company Rum® and develop ideas for future promotion
• Discover regional marketing & advertising efforts to better support your accounts and movement of Island Company Rum®

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A passion for sales and marketing, traveling, meeting new people and interacting with them to bring positive results
• Professional, fun & energetic attitude
• Excellent work ethic, problem-solving skills, and results-oriented
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be organized with excellent time management skills
• Must be active on social media, with a desire to promote beyond just “the job”
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Must be willing to work nights & weekends as needed
• Ability to travel
• Driver’s license and transportation required with proof of registration & insurance
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Experience in sales or marketing preferred
• Experience with the Spirits Industry preferred but not required