Kuju Coffee Field Brand Ambassador

Kuju Coffee; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Kuju Coffee is seeking a Field Brand Ambassador in Sacramento, CA. This role involves representing the Kuju brand at events, securing product placements, and building relationships with store staff to enhance visibility and sales.

You will work autonomously, adapting to various store environments and maintaining positive public engagement. Requirements include 2 years of relevant experience in marketing and the ability to manage physical demands. Compensation is $25/hour with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in events, promotions, media or consumer products marketing.
• Ability to transport Kuju supplies in a personal vehicle.
• Positive public engagement representing the brand.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Kuju at field and in-store events.
• Work with store decision makers for product placements.
• Track activities and consumer feedback using a mobile tool.

Skills

Events marketing

Consumer products marketing

Public engagement

Sales fundamentals

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Smartphone

Job description

Kuju Coffee Field Brand Ambassador

Kuju Coffee is a mission driven, premium single-serve pour over coffee brand dedicated to making incredibly delicious pour over easy and possible wherever you wander. Founded by two brothers who got tired of instant coffee, Kuju is the pioneer of the new single-serve pour over in North America and debuted with retailers like REI in its beginning and today can be found nationwide in retailers like Whole Foods, Mollie Stone's, Bass Pro Shops, Academy Sports, Nugget Market, and Urban Outfitters.

Job Description

Territory: Sacramento

What You'll Do: As a Kuju Field Marketing Ambassador you will be the face of the Kuju brand at various field and in-store events and activities. Your presence, energy and enthusiasm will be a key component in encouraging growth of the brand in your field territory. You will do this by...

Retail Activations

• Work with store decision makers to secure secondary product display placement in hot zone locations and/or secure off shelf placement of Kuju Coffee Products.
• Ongoing auditing of all in-store retailer specific activity such as ensuring proper promotional pricing, evaluating Kuju Coffee product set for any missing SKUs and work with Store Managers to close voids, and identify any out of stocks, working with Store Managers to either pull stock from back or prompt reorder
• Track all activity and consumer insights/feedback using approved mobile reporting tool during store visits
• Coordinate instore demos with store managers or demo coordinators.
• Create a unique customer experience to increase brand awareness and build customer loyalty, ultimately driving in-store sales
• Represent all Kuju Coffee product lines across the entire portfolio

Build & Maintain Relationships

• Seed and develop new relationships with in-store staff and market influencers, ultimately leading to increased brand visibility
• Communicate success stories, key learnings, and other activities to Kuju HQ via reporting and other communications platforms

You Are

High-integrity, down to earth, fun and have a "work hard, play hard" mentality. Adaptable with the ability to multi-task efficiently and deal with the unknown

Naturally outgoing and internally motivated in your personal and professional efforts

A relationship builder, excited by the opportunity to partner with our customers, consumers, and retail partners

A results-oriented self-starter

Willing to regularly work mornings, evenings, and weekends based on company needs

What Kuju Offers

Casual dress code wear your Kuju gear

Autonomy and flexibility to work on your own schedule

Qualifications

You have...

• 2 years of relevant experience in events, promotions, media or consumer products marketing
• The ability and willingness to transport Kuju supplies in personal vehicle when needed
• The ability to positively engage the public, representing the brand in a highly positive manner
• An understanding of both marketing & sales fundamentals
• A deep-rooted understanding of the relevant market and surrounding area
• Mastered the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Access to a computer for reporting sampling results and are well versed in Microsoft Excel
• Access to a personal smartphone for schedule updates, photo capturing, and emails
• The ability to lift heavy items including tents, tables, and boxes up to 50 lbs

Additional Information

Compensation: $25/hour

Kuju Values:

• Be Bold - Chart the Unknown
• Lead with Integrity
• Summit Together
• Change with the Weather
• Cultivate Rejuvenation

EEO:

At Kuju, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. Kuju is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.