Sales Intern | State College

Stateside Brands; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Brands is seeking a Sales Intern to build a strong Stateside Vodka presence in college markets, focusing on Surfside Iced Tea canned cocktails. You’ll connect with local nightlife, peers, bars, and restaurants to boost brand visibility and engagement.

The role requires travel up to 90%, non-traditional hours, strong organizational skills, and a passion for craft beverages. This is an on-site internship in the college market with hands-on marketing and event support.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 and residing in the specified market.
• Valid US Driver’s License with willingness to travel up to 90% and reliable transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field, or actively pursuing one.
• Familiarity with local bars and restaurants in the market.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Creativity to market our product to the target market.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours for meetings with bars/restaurants.
• RAMP certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Passionate advocate for the brand.

Responsibilities

• Create outlines & calendars to plan how to effectively market the brand.
• Leverage social media platforms to amplify brand visibility in the college market.
• Collaborate with area sales managers and distributors for distribution and support.
• Build and nurture relationships with designated accounts, fostering loyalty and visibility.
• Monitor local market trends on campus and devise strategic plans accordingly.
• Organize and execute on/off-premise tastings and large-scale promotional events.
• Provide regular market updates and reports to supervisors.
• Recruit and train as well as schedule promotional event staff.

Skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field

RAMP certification

Job description

Stateside Brands is a rapidly growing spirits company dedicated to producing premium-quality beverages– Surfside Iced Teas and Lemonades, Stateside Sodas, Super Lyte Sports Drinks, and Stateside Vodka . With a focus on innovation and quality, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of products that reflect our commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

Join Stateside Vodka as a Sales Intern, responsible for establishing a strong presence for Stateside Vodka with a focus on our Surfside Iced Tea canned cocktails within college markets. This role requires an individual deeply connected to the local nightlife scene, understanding peer preferences, and promoting our brand effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Create outlines & calendars to plan how to effectively market the brand to your target audience.
• Leverage social media platforms adeptly to amplify brand visibility and engagement within the college market.
• Collaborate closely with area sales managers and distributors to ensure smooth product distribution and support.
• Build and nurture relationships with designated accounts, fostering brand loyalty and visibility.
• Keep a pulse on the local market trends on your campus, consumer behaviors, and devise strategic plans accordingly.
• Organize and execute on/off- premise tastings and large-scale promotional events to drive brand awareness.
• Provide regular, insightful market updates and reports to supervisors for informed decision-making.
• Recruit and serve as the main point of contact for promotional event staff, overseeing training and scheduling.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21, residing in the specified market.
• Possession of a valid US Driver’s License with willingness to travel up to 90%, equipped with reliable transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or actively pursuing one.
• Deep familiarity with local bars and restaurants in the specified market.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Creativity is needed in order to come up with innovative ideas to best market our product to your target market.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours to accommodate meetings with bars and restaurants.
• RAMP certification or willingness to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• A passionate advocate for the brand, believing in its potential and success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity working in the alcohol industry is preferred.
• Military experience is a plus.

Compensation

• $25 USD per hour.

Stateside Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Stateside Brands is also a military-friendly company and values military community talent, including veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.