Event Sales Specialist & Brand Ambassador

Company

Hot Sauce Kings ()

Houston, TX (Hybrid: On-site events & remote administrative tasks)

Hot Sauce Kings (HSK) is an artisanal food manufacturer dedicated to crafting premium hot sauces that combine intense heat with bold, memorable flavor. Founded by U.S. veteran Richard Leon, the company channels a commitment to excellence into a playful fight against culinary boredom. We use locally grown Texas Habaneros, known as the “Royal Habanero,” as the foundation of our distinctive sauces.

The brand is anchored in the imaginative “Pepper Kingdom,” a vibrant world teetering between epic fantasy and a chaotic stage play. Our products are divided into four distinct territories—Sunrise, Sunset, Midday, and Midnight—each reflecting unique culinary flavor profiles. Through our “Royal Potions,” we aim to build an engaged community of fans who appreciate high-quality ingredients, immersive storytelling, and a great time.

We are seeking an energetic, highly coachable Event Sales Specialist to represent Hot Sauce Kings at local farmers markets, festivals, and B2B events. This role is about much more than standing behind a table; you will be actively pulling customers in, guiding them through our signature sampling experience, and directly asking for the business.

You will learn our proven sales techniques, helping customers narrow down their flavor profiles or guiding them on a full walk through the "Pepper Kingdoms" to try our entire lineup. We want to groom you so you can eventually operate your own event booths independently and maximize your earnings.

• Active Selling: Engage event attendees, conduct product tastings, and close sales using our structured sampling techniques.
• Brand Storytelling: Enthusiastically share the lore of the Pepper Kingdom, explaining how sauces like our sweet, aromatic Sunrise Sauce differ from the smoky, plum-based Midnight Sauce.
• Product Expertise: Master the entire Hot Sauce Kings portfolio, accurately pitching everything from the polite, 0/5 heat of Captain Coalman's Mustard to the explosive, 4.5/5 heat of our Flame Cannon Sauce.
• Event Operations: Manage the setup, breakdown, and presentation of event booths.
• Transactions: Handle cash and digital payments confidently using basic point-of-sale systems.
• Remote Support: Coordinate event schedules, prepare basic performance recaps, and support social media content with event photos.

• Coachable & Driven: You must have a "sponge" mentality, eager to learn sales techniques, take feedback, and grow into an independent operator.
• Exceptional Communicator: Outgoing, friendly, and completely comfortable speaking to large crowds or individuals to drive engagement.
• Reliable: Consistently available to work weekends and evenings as required by the event schedule.
• Physically Capable: Ability to lift and transport event materials, tents, and product boxes for booth setup and breakdown.
• Passionate: An interest in food, hot sauce, or culinary culture is a massive plus.

• Base Pay: $10.00 per hour (Willing to negotiate a higher base for candidates with proven sales experience)
• Commission: 10% commission on all of your sales
• Mentorship: Direct coaching designed to help you master the product, sell effectively, and make great money