Guinness Brewery Ambassador

Enthuse; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

PTO

Job summary

Enthuse is seeking a Guinness Brewery Ambassador to develop and deliver educations and expand awareness of the client’s premium beer portfolio within a designated territory. You will collaborate with ambassador teams, foster distributor and trade relationships, and mentor agency field staff to elevate brand education and quality standards.

This role requires travel up to 20%, remote work flexibility, and a strong network in the beer industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or Business or equivalent.
• 7–10 years experience in beer, spirits, or hospitality.
• Established local industry network preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive distributor and customer engagement with brand education and training.
• Deliver retailer-focused trainings including brand history, production, taste profiles and draft systems.
• Engage consumers through brand experiences and education as requested by client or agency.
• Represent brands at distributor and customer events with education on quality standards.
• Maintain brand quality standards and troubleshoot draft systems.
• Mentor agency ambassadors and client sales teams in brand knowledge and quality expertise.

Skills

Beer industry knowledge

Brand education & training

Budget management

Networking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing

Job description

Company Description

Enthuse is an education-led marketing agency. We’re a passionate team of marketers, educators, and instructional designers all dedicated to a singular mission – we teach the world to love our client’s brands.
We’re also one of the fastest growing WBENC-certified, 100% women-owned and led marketing agencies in the United States. So,join us and help createengaging content, delivered by world-class storytellers through unforgettable experiences that drive real business results. And do so while taking pride in the fact that each year, we devote a portion of our profits to help empower other women entrepreneurs who often don’t have equitable access to resources like capital, mentorship, and community.

Job Description

Reporting to the Account Director, the Guinness Brewery Ambassador (GBA) is responsible for developing and delivering educations and expanding awareness of the client’s premium beer portfolio within a designated territory.

This position is responsible for collaborating with the ambassador team, developing distributor and customer (trade) relationships, facilitating brand educations and trainings, and mentoring agency field staff. Additionally, the role will collaborate with client stakeholders, including sales, brand, and customer marketing teams.
Job Responsibilities:

• Distributor Engagement. Drive brand presence, education, and training supporting distributor partners within the designated territory
• Customer Engagement. Deliver retailer-focused training, inclusive of brand history, production, taste profiles, draft systems, and beer quality
• Consumer Engagement. Facilitate consumer brand experienced focused on education, as requested by client or agency
• Advocacy. Represent brand(s) at distributor and customer-facing (trade) events or trainings with education, including quality standards and occasional media appearances
• Quality. Own brand quality standards and impart draft systems expertise, including but not limited to hands on draft equipment diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Mentorship. Mentor agency ambassadors and client sales organizations in brand knowledge and quality expertise, instilling and developing a passion for the industry
• Content Development. Collaborate in developing educational and training content in support of internal (agency & client) and external (customer/trade & distributor) audiences
• Cultivate Opportunities. As industry influencers, seek out opportunities within the territories for brand engagement and noted members of industry communities
• Legal & Compliance. Maintain all legal & marketing code guidelines
• Agency Accountabilities. Complete accurate and timely management including:
  • Administrative tasks, budget tracking, and expense management
  • Delivery of individual KPIs and program activities
  • Participation in all internal meetings and training initiatives

What Success Looks Like:

• Performance growth (exceeding goals) against designated KPIs
• Delivery of program activities in alignment with client goals
• Strong agency visibility for program team at client and within agency
• High rate of positive feedback from attendees of educational engagements and added value within the designated territory
• Continued expansion of educational knowledge and technical skillsets
• Positive 360º feedback from manager and client partners

The physical demands of this role require the following:

• Must be able to regularly lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing at least 15 pounds and up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with the role, including moving materials, equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods as required by the position.

The above is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day

Qualifications

• College degree (4-year) or B.A./B.S. equivalent with focus on Communications, Marketing or Business
• 7-10 years of experience in the beer, spirits, or hospitality industry
• Established network of industry professionals within the local market preferred
• Experience representing bev-alc brands in a field-based role preferredExcellent knowledge of bev-alc laws, regulations, and rules
• Confident and outgoing with excellent personal presentation, communication skills, and the ability to tailor communication for a variety of environments
• Deep understanding of market and industry trends
• Strong budget management and business administration skills
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work remotely with flexible hours, including nights and weekends
• Travel requirements estimated at 20% of time
• Manage administrative tasks with attention to meeting agency compliance guidelines and standards

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this job classification is between $100,000.00-$120,000.00 annually. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related skills and qualifications, length of service, brand program, and geographic location. This job classification is bonus-eligible, with bonus potential subject to applicable bonus plan terms and conditions.

This position offers incentive opportunitiesplus full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, PTO time and more!

Enthuse is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,age,sex, sexual orientation, gender identityor expression, national origin, citizenship, disability,genetics, pregnancy,protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Enthuse is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for other reasons in the employment application and hiring process, in accordance with applicable law. To request an accommodation please contact [e-mail].