NYC Beverage Field Sales Specialist - Part-Time

ForceBrands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

An emerging non-alcoholic beverage brand is seeking a part-time contractor to support its New York City launch. This hands-on role will focus on building distribution across bars, restaurants, hospitality venues, and independent retailers in NYC.

The ideal candidate enjoys fieldwork, opening new accounts, building relationships with buyers, conducting tastings, and turning placements into repeat business, with flexibility for evenings and events. The role is 10–15 hours per week on a W2 basis.

Qualifications

• At least two years of sales or account-development experience within beverages, hospitality, food, consumer products, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of high-potential on- and off-premise accounts across NYC.
• Conduct field visits and introduce the brand to buyers, beverage directors, bar managers, owners, and retail decision-makers.
• Secure new account placements and initial orders.
• Lead buyer and staff tastings, product education, and select account activations.
• Support strong in-account execution, including menu, shelf, refrigerator, and promotional visibility.
• Monitor inventory, product movement, account feedback, and reorder opportunities.
• Maintain consistent follow-up to convert trials into recurring business.
• Track account activity, orders, feedback, and next steps.
• Share weekly market insights to help refine the sales pitch, account strategy, and launch approach.

Job description

An emerging non-alcoholic beverage brand is seeking a part-time contractor to support its New York City launch. This hands-on role will focus on building distribution across bars, restaurants, hospitality venues, and independent retailers in NYC.

The ideal candidate enjoys fieldwork, opening new accounts, building relationships with buyers, conducting tastings, and turning placements into repeat business, with flexibility for evenings and events. The role is 10–15 hours per week on a W2 basis.