Vancouver Brand Ambassador (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Sazerac Brand Ambassadors, Inc. (SBA) is a subsidiary of Sazerac Company, a leading North American spirits supplier and owner of many of the industry’s most venerable distilling companies .  Sazerac attributes its success to a unique blend of history, culture, brands, relationships, innovation, technology, and most importantly, its people.  

The SBA team supports a segment of the our portfolio by building valuable trade and consumer relationships on behalf of their respective brands through integrated sales and marketing tactics. The SBA team collaborates with Sazerac Sales and Marketing to grow our brands, activate sales and marketing plans and build brand loyalty through consumer engagement

The Sales Ambassador is one of both Ambassador and Sales Representative, working to build brands and drive commercial growth against specific goals.  The ideal candidate has 3+ years experience selling on premise, and can tap into their existing relationships with key bartenders, decision makers and distributor staff.  This person has a creative mind and knows how to connect our brands with an influential consumer audience.

As a Sales Ambassador for a SBA, Inc. (a subsidiary of Sazerac), one is responsible for (not limited to) the following:

• Achieve volume objectives for specific market within assigned field sales budget

• Communicate regularly and work effectively with Sazerac Field Sales Manager(s) and/or Division Manager(s) on market research findings as well as determine goals, Key Performance Indicators and performance against each
• Identify target accounts and build relationships with on-premise, bartenders, waitstaff, retail managers and distributor sales personnel 
• Support the distributor's efforts at meeting trade priorities and goals as defined in the brand standards 
• Identify key market influencers, establish relationships and develop into an ambassador for the brand 
• Carry out engagements that will create brand awareness, encourage trial, generate buzz, and build brand's fan base
• In addition to the annual salary, this position offers a $130/month stipend to cover cell/internet.  Gas and parking are reimbursable expenses.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 21+ years old 
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights/weekends) 
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Willingness to travel 
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Candidate must reside in or near the territory
• Must be able to personally pay or charge ordinary and necessary business expenses that will be timely reimbursed

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years Relevant Sales Experience 
• Previous experience in Wine & Spirits Industry
• Undergraduate Degree 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Products