On-Premise Luxury Spirits Growth Specialist

IXM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IXM seeks an On Premise Diamond Account Specialist to drive growth and visibility of Proximo’s Core, Luxury brand portfolio within key on-premise accounts in the Los Angeles area. You will execute sales strategies, train staff, and manage a travel/entertainment budget while achieving KPIs.

This 1099 contractor role emphasizes relationship-building, program execution, and collaboration with PR for earned media, reporting to the IXM Sales Team and Sr. Regional Director.

Qualifications

• Experience in on-premise beverage alcohol sales, preferably with premium or core spirits brands.
• Mixology or Beverage Director background is required.
• Strong understanding of the beverage alcohol industry, distribution networks, and compliance landscape.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and work independently as a 1099 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Account Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key on-premise accounts to maximize brand presence and sales opportunities for Proximo’s core brands.
• Sales & Brand Building: Execute selling strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets, ensuring optimal product placement and visibility within accounts.
• Education & Training: Educate account staff on product knowledge, brand stories, and selling techniques to enhance advocacy and drive sales.
• Consumer Engagement: Implement and oversee consumer pull-through programs and engagement activities that drive trial, awareness, and loyalty for core brands.
• Resource Utilization: Leverage all available tools, marketing materials, and digital platforms to support account initiatives and program execution.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere strictly to state and federal alcohol laws and company policies.
• Reporting & KPI Management: Track performance against defined KPIs and provide regular updates, insights, and recommendations for improvement.
• Budget Management: Effectively manage an assigned travel and entertainment budget, ensuring efficient and compliant use of resources for maximum impact.
• Social Media Influencer Engagement:Working with PR to drive Earned Media into accounts through Proximo Spirits Social Media partners.
• Recap Activity:All activities will be managed and recapped through Pinata AI services.This will include all Sales / KPI / Finance management responsibilities.

Skills

On-premise sales

Mixology background

Beverage industry knowledge

Communication skills

Budget management

Job description

IXM seeks an On Premise Diamond Account Specialist to drive growth and visibility of Proximo’s Core, Luxury brand portfolio within key on-premise accounts in the Los Angeles area. You will execute sales strategies, train staff, and manage a travel/entertainment budget while achieving KPIs.

This 1099 contractor role emphasizes relationship-building, program execution, and collaboration with PR for earned media, reporting to the IXM Sales Team and Sr. Regional Director.