Part Time Amaro Brand Rep

See the Elephant; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

See the Elephant is seeking a part-time/ shared sales ambassador in the Boston area to introduce See the Elephant Amaro to new accounts, focusing on bars and restaurants and also off-premise retailers.

The role involves tastings, menu placements, and building trade relationships. Ideal candidates have hospitality or spirits sales experience and a passion for cocktails and amaro. Flexible weekday afternoon hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Curiosity and interest in spirits, especially amaro.
• Experience in hospitality, bar/restaurants, beverage alcohol/spirits sales.
• Sales and marketing skills.
• Enjoy talking about the brand, amaro as a category and spirits.
• Be helpful to retailers, bars and restaurants - provide value to your audience.
• Knowledge of pricing and deals for off and on premise accounts.
• Quick on your feet - put yourself in your audience's shoes.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Experience in brand promotion and ambassadorship.

Responsibilities

• Visit 10+ accounts per week to introduce See the Elephant Amaro.
• Secure purchase commitments from on and off premise accounts - split time 80% on premise and 20% off premise.
• Develop relationships with key decision makers for menu listings.
• Work with distributor reps to ensure execution and commitments happen.
• Represent See the Elephant Amaro in the marketplace.
• Be the most knowledgeable person in this market on See the Elephant Amaro.
• Be detail oriented, carry yourself with professionalism and confidence.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Beverage knowledge

Sales outreach

Brand promotion

Event coordination

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

See the Elephant is a true Italian amaro made from arugula in Southern Italy. See the Elephant Amaro is approachable, easy to drink and works well in cocktails. The brand and packaging are designed to connect with a modern spirits consumer looking to try new and interesting spirits true to the brands name. See the Elephant encourages you to go out into the world to experience life first hand by trying things, like this delicious rucola style amaro. It's subtle sweetness with caramel, bubble gum and egg nog notes make See the Elephant distinct and perfect for the on premise opportunity.

Role Description

This role can be designed as a part time or shared sales representation for See the Elephant Amaro in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville. The goal for this position is quite simple - introduce See the Elephant to new accounts with a focus on premise bars and restaurants, but also off premise liquor stores. See the Elephant is new to the market so there is plenty of opportunity. In addition to opening new accounts, the goal will be to increase sales with menu placements, cocktail listings and conducting tastings in the off premise. They may be some event work as well. See the Elephant needs to generate awareness with the trade and build relationships with customers and partners. The role is ideal for a bartender or someone in the hospitality industry with a passion for cocktails, amaro and unique spirits that is looking for a few extra hours to fill their weekday afternoons.

Primary Responsibilities & Expectations

• Visit 10+ accounts per week to introduce See the Elephant Amaro
• Secure purchase commitments from on and off premise accounts - split time 80% on premise and 20% off premise
• Develop relationships with key decision makers for menu listings
• Work with distributor reps and communicate with the distributor to ensure flawless execution and commitments generated actually happen
• Represent See the Elephant Amaro in the marketplace
• Be the most knowledgeable person in this market on See the Elephant Amaro
• Be detail oriented, carry yourself with professionalism and confidence

Compensation

• Hourly

Qualifications

• Curiosity and interest in spirits, especially amaro
• Experience in hospitality, bar/restaurants, beverage alcohol/spirits sales
• Sales and marketing skills
• Enjoy talking about the brand, amaro as a category and spirits
• Be helpful to retailers, bars and restaurants - provide value to your audience
• Knowledge of pricing and deals for off and on premise accounts
• Quick on your feet - be able to put yourself in you audiences shoes
• Organized and detail oriented
• Bring a positive, can-do, attitude - solve problems/issues/objections
• Build and maintain relationships
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Experience in brand promotion and ambassadorship