Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.75 - $25.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
Good Trouble Bourbon (GTB) is an award-winning Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted with pride at the historic DSPY-KY-10 distillery, the 10th oldest bourbon distillery in Kentucky, with a rich heritage dating back to 1885. Inspired by legendary troublemakers like civil rights icon John Lewis, who advocated for "good trouble, necessary trouble," Good Trouble Bourbon embodies a spirit of rebellion, creativity, and excellence. As a rapidly growing spirits brand within the premium bourbon category, Good Trouble Bourbon is dedicated to delivering distinctive quality products while building a loyal following across vibrant markets such as Chicagoland. The company values diversity, creativity, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years sales or brand ambassador experience
- Experience in wine and spirits or on premise desirable
- Bartender/mixologist experience preferred
- Proven sales success
- Proficient computer skills in VIP and Microsoft Office
- Self-managed scheduling ability
- Adaptable communication skills
- Budget management skills
- Ability to lift 10-50 pounds
- Willingness to travel
- Must be located in Chicagoland
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
- No past DUI or multiple traffic infractions
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or marketing preferred
- At least 3 years of previous sales or brand ambassador experience
- Demonstrated balance between relationship building, consultative selling, and closing sales
- Experience in wine and spirits retail environment or on-premise settings preferred
- Bartender or mixologist experience preferred
- Successful sales track record increasing distribution and revenue
- Computer literate with proficiency in VIP, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email management
- Ability to create and manage own schedules
- Comfortable in a fluid, multi-stakeholder environment
- High degree of emotional intelligence with adaptable communication skills
- Ability to manage budgets
- Able to lift 10-50 pounds
- Willingness to travel outside designated territory
- "Can do" attitude
- Team player committed to collaboration
- Passionate about sales execution excellence
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
Job Duties
- Work in the field 4 days a week selling Good Trouble Bourbon to designated accounts individually or with distributor sales colleagues
- Utilize sales presentations and tools provided
- Focus on-premise new account distribution
- Sell menu placements on-premise
- Manage retail distribution, shelf management, and display management
- Conduct staff trainings to ensure GTB brand is highly recommended by account staff
- Meet monthly business objectives including conducting a minimum of 16 staff training sessions and 6 samplings each month
- Record results and share weekly recaps
- Prepare monthly overview for the GTB team
- Ensure implementation of all GTB brand point of sale materials
- Represent the brand at trade shows, trade festivals, or consumer-facing festivals
- Manage brand promotional and T&E budget for designated accounts
- Conduct team meetings with distributor sales force to drive brand success
- Represent Good Trouble Bourbon with integrity and professionalism
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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