Retail Tasting Ambassador (Chicago)

Retail Tasting Ambassador (Chicago)
Sales

Job Type

Part-time

Description
For more than 10 years, Journeyman Distillery has been producing some of the highest quality, organic and kosher certified, craft spirits the Midwest has to offer. And we want you to help us to share our passion with the public at large. The Retail Tasting Ambassador (RTA) is the face of Journeyman in the field. This person is vital in creating an intimate connection between our brand and our customers.
**PRINCIPAL DUTIES:**
* Engage with customers shopping for spirits at retail locations.
* Sample Journeyman Distillery spirits straight or mixed with consumers
* Available Weekdays Wed-Fri (5pm-8pm) & Weekends (noon-3pm / 3:30pm6:30pm)
* Peak times are Fridays and Saturdays
* Clearly communicate to consumers our brand story to create purchase & adoption
* Check IDs before serving to ensure of legal limit
* Create relationships with store employees to better position Journeyman brands
* Assist with local event execution as requested by Journeyman
* Pick-up & drop-off of materials at distillery, distributor office or with field sales team as needed
* Driving to & from retail stores and being timely for all activities
* Reliable schedule without cancelations once tastings/events are booked
* Timely communication of availability every month/quarter
* Perform any other tasks requested by the management, the company or the owner.
**The above list of essential job functions describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by the Vice President of Sales, members of the management team, the company or owner.*
Requirements
* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
* Must have or be able to obtain a valid drivers license.
* Must be at least 21 years of age or older to apply.
* Must hold up to date required permit to serve alcohol per state

Journeyman will not compensate for this
* Significant work experience in customer service preferred
* Experience executing tastings and events is preferred
* Bar/Restaurant/Bartending background is a plus, spirits knowledge preferred

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