Brand & Merchandising Specialist

Position: Brand Experience & Merchandising Specialist
## Brand Experience & Merchandising Specialist
** WHO WE ARE
** We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell and MIXT.When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team.

That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.
** Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with*
* ** that reflect just how much we value them.
**** WHAT YOU'LL DO
** Ice Labs is looking for a Brand Experience & Merchandising Specialist to help ignite consumer excitement, gather real‑time feedback, and ensure our products show up powerfully on shelf. Part tastemaker, part brand ambassador, part consumer‑insights scout—this role is ideal for college students or early‑career professionals who want hands‑on exposure to sales, marketing, or brand management.

Reports to:

Sr. Manager, Innovation Direct Reports: N/A

Location:

Remote work from home, in the Greater Seattle area #LI-Remote Annual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $36.00 (depending on experience)
Core

Shift: Tuesday through Saturday - to support peak consumer traffic, with periodic Sunday shifts required to support key brand moments.
** Note**:
This range is a regional average, but compensation will be reviewed based on geographical location depending on where applicant will be working. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Plus, a Company vehicle!
** Create Unforgettable Consumer Experiences
*** Host fun, engaging product tastings and demos that bring the brand to life at retail stores, community events, and surprise and delight pop-ups.
* Develop subject matter expertise on Ice Labs products, including features, benefits, and brand story.
* Serve as the “face of the brand,” authentically connecting with shoppers, answering questions, and driving product trial.
* Capture authentic moments and light user-generated content (UGC) showcasing real consumer reactions and experiences.
** Gather Real Consumer Insights (A Mini Field Research Role)
*** Conduct consumer intercept interviews to understand who our shoppers are, why they buy, and what they want next.
* Capture quick, meaningful insights and translate them into clear, usable feedback that informs marketing, sales, and product development.
** Own Your Territory’s Retail Presence
*** Deliver products to assigned retailers and ensure displays are flawless, fully stocked, and impossible to ignore.
* Set up compelling point of sale materials and maintain merchandising excellence that drives purchases.
* Build genuine relationships with store managers to unlock visibility, support incubator programs, create retailer value, and secure breakthrough retail opportunities.
** Ensure On‑Time, On‑Point Execution
*** Manage your route efficiently, coordinating product drops, demos, and merchandising stops with professionalism and organization.
* Maintain detailed records of daily activities, including consumer reactions, store partner feedback, sales lift, and merchandising conditions.
* Synthesize findings into clear, actionable reports.
** WHAT YOU BRING
*** 1+ years of sales, retail, merchandising, marketing, brand, or sensory experience, with professional references who can speak to your great attitude and work ethic.
* Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
* Ability to accommodate a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with occasional Sundays.
* Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with an acceptable driving record.
* Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively, as well as to push and pull up to 100 lbs. regularly.

This role is safety-sensitive. This means that you'll be regularly responsible for your own safety and/or the safety…