Kuju Coffee Field Brand Ambassador

Kuju Coffee; Union (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Autonomy in work

Job summary

Kuju Coffee is looking for a motivated individual for retail activations in Union, California. In this role, you will work directly with store decision makers to enhance product visibility and coordinate in-store promotions. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing, a passion for building relationships, and the ability to thrive in diverse environments.

We value autonomy, integrity, and flexibility, offering competitive compensation of $25/hour along with a vibrant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in events, promotions, or consumer products marketing.
• Ability to transport supplies and engage with the public positively.
• Deep-rooted understanding of the market and area.

Responsibilities

• Work with store decision makers for product placement.
• Audit in-store retailer specific activity.
• Track activity and consumer insights during visits.

Skills

Consumer product marketing

Relationship building

Event coordination

Multi-tasking

Positive public engagement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Mobile reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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 the Kuju Coffee product set for any missing SKUs, working with Store Managers to close voids and identify any out of stocks, working with Store Managers to pull stock from back or prompt reorder.
• Track all activity and consumer insights/feedback using the approved mobile reporting tool during store visits.
• Coordinate in-store 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.
• Willing to regularly work mornings, evenings, and weekends based on company needs.

What Kuju Offers

• Autonomy and flexibility to work on your own schedule.

Company Values

• Be Bold – Chart the Unknown
• Lead with Integrity
• Summit Together
• Change with the Weather

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in events, promotions, media or consumer products marketing.
• The ability and willingness to transport Kuju supplies in a 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

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.