Sales Representative & Food & Beverage Attendant

Old Kempton Distillery; Kempton; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tasmanian distillery is seeking a Sales Representative & Food & Beverage Attendant. This role involves driving sales, maintaining customer relationships, and providing support across the business in a vibrant, customer-facing environment. The ideal candidate will have hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in premium spirits. This is a unique opportunity to work in a historic setting while enjoying a diverse range of activities from sales to events.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or beverage sales required.
• Must be RSA certified (or willing to obtain).
• Strong administration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trade customer relationships across Tasmania.
• Promote spirits through tastings and events.
• Assist with tours, tastings, and administration.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Strong communication skills

Hospitality experience

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

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Sales Representative & Food & Beverage Attendant
Full Time

Old Kempton Distillery is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Representative with hospitality experience.

You will join our sales team with a primary focus on Tasmania while also providing support to the broader trade sales team. In addition to sales responsibilities, you will contribute to operations across our Cellar Door, Café, Salamanca Market, and at key events. This is a dynamic, customer-facing role that requires flexibility and collaboration with the entire Old Kempton team.

Your roster will predominantly be from Tuesday to Saturday working a 38-hour week.

This is a rare opportunity to combine a love of hospitality with sales, representing one of Tasmania’s most established distilleries.

About Us

Founded in 2012, Old Kempton Distillery produces premium small-batch single malt whisky, gin and liqueurs from our historic home, Dysart House, in Kempton. We welcome visitors daily for tours, tastings and dining, and showcase our spirits across Australia and internationally.

About the Role

The role will primarily focus on driving sales across the state, working with existing customers and identifying new sales opportunities. This is a diverse position working across multiple areas of the business representing the brand.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade customers across Tasmania
• Promote our spirits through tastings, events and activations
• Assist with events, tours, tastings and general administration
• Support the sales team with trade orders, logistics and reporting

As a member of the Old Kempton team, you will assist in building our culture by working in line with our company values which guide how our team works together when distilling our spirits and serving our customers. Teamwork is critical to success, and we plan, work, and achieve as a team. Additionally, Trust is central to everything we do, and the local Community of Kempton and the Southern Midlands is central to our story. We are proud of who we are and strive for Authenticity in what we do.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Customer-focused with a friendly, professional personality
• Experienced in hospitality and/or beverage sales
• Well-organised with strong communication and administration skills
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Willing to learn, adaptable and self-motivated
• RSA certified (or willing to obtain) and holds a driver’s licence
• A genuine interest in whisky, spirits and Tasmanian produce will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a small, passionate team in a historic and unique setting

Enjoy variety – from sales and events to cellar door hospitality

Represent one of Tasmania’s leading distilleries

You will be paid under the Commercial Sales Award 2020 and Hospitality Industry Award 2020

If you’re passionate about premium spirits, love meeting people, are service minded and want to work in a role that blends hospitality with sales, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or would like a copy of the position description, please email Adam Shields at [emailprotected]

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your skills and experience and why you want to work at Old Kempton Distillery.

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