Brand Ambassador

Job Details

Job Location:

Cone Distributing Inc Ocala - Ocala, FL 34482

Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00

Salary Objective

• Plan, organize and execute against sampling and event promotional calendar along with other events as directed.
• Communicate key learnings during sampling events to the appropriate department head.
• Gain and maintain up to date product knowledge for all assigned promoted brands
• Maintain professionalism in all areas representing Team Cone at the highest level
• Facilitate staff training to account staff to ensure proper promotion, and sale of Team Cone products.
• Work with retailers to maximize sales, execution and promotion of assigned products.
• Ensure all Point of Sale is used in the proper manner and quantity during promotional events.
• Conduct at minimum 10 sampling/promotional/special events on a weekly basis as laid out in Team Cone monthly promotional schedule.
• Actively participate in expanding Team Cone distribution while promoting products.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with owners, managers, and employees of Team Cone accounts.
• Be aware of all competitive activity and opportunities to increase sales in accounts. Report to appropriate department head.
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the business success of every account.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of Team Cone.
• Maintain open and clear communications with owners, managers, and other employees of all accounts.
• At sales meetings, share information with other employees that will benefit the company's promotional strategy
• Prepare weekly promotional recaps
• Communicate to account managers any new distribution and promotion opportunities gained while in accounts
• Properly operate, protect from damage, and return all equipment that has been issued to you (i.e. phones, handhelds, vehicles, etc.)
• Conduct all your activities within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct all your activities in accordance with the local, state and federal regulations.
• Report all accidents and injuries to direct manager and follow policy as directed.
• Perform all work activities in accordance with the safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Manage within all assigned budgets
• Able to receive and maintain state issued "salesperson of wine and spirits" license.
• Must participate, communicate, and interact with Team Members, Vendors and Customers in a manner that will consistently enhance all Team Cone Core Values.
• Able to safely and responsibly offer retailer and consumer sampling of spirits, wine, malt and hemp beverages as well as kratom, kava and other consumables.
• Actively work with account managers and customers to achieve new distribution, menu placement and consistent re-buys of Team Cone's product portfolio driven through sampling and promotional activities
• Offer on-going feedback regarding spirits department development and growth

• Able to work autonomously.
• Must be able to travel to and work in all of Team Cone's market areas which at times may include overnight travel.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed, Tuesday-Saturday
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (outlook, excel, word.)
• Able to speak in front of groups of 10 or more.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Keep your vehicle clean and orderly.
• Dress and maintain your personal appearance in a professional manner and according to company policy.
• Attend all monthly sales plan meetings.
• Follow safety rules and in the use of equipment daily.
• Able to pass drug and background check.
• Maintain a safe driving record.
• Able to responsibly transport and manage samples to be used in the market.
• Report immediately to your Manager any traffic violations, on or off duty that may affect your insurability.

• High School Diploma
• 2-year degree preferred.
• Experience in marketing, promotions and special events is a plus