Craft Brewery Brand Ambassador

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Pryes Brewing Company

Part-time - Entry Level

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

Pryes Brewing Company is on the lookout for enthusiastic and self-driven individuals to join our team as Brand Ambassadors. This part-time role is perfect for craft beer lovers who enjoy engaging with the public and promoting our products through samplings at liquor stores and other off-site events in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. As a Brand Ambassador, you will be responsible for conducting tastings every Thursday and Friday evening, from 4 PM to 7 PM, and occasionally on Saturdays. We provide comprehensive training to ensure you are well-prepared to represent our brand and engage customers effectively. In this role, you will not only share your passion for craft beer but also help customers discover new products and encourage them to make purchases. Your ability to maintain a positive attitude, even during less enthusiastic shifts, will be crucial in building and maintaining relationships with customers. You will also be expected to utilize technology for communication with your team, manage your schedule, clock in and out, and submit any necessary reimbursements for sampling supplies. The position requires reliable transportation to travel to various locations across the metro area for samplings and events. You will be responsible for acquiring and preparing the necessary supplies for these events, as well as staging, setting up, and tearing down after each event. This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the craft beer community while representing Pryes Brewing Company and sharing our story with others.

Responsibilities

• Engage positively with prospective customers regarding Pryes Brewing products and events.
• Participate in training and learning activities to solidify and expand brand knowledge.
• Conduct samplings at liquor stores during scheduled shifts.
• Occasionally participate in beer-related events and festivals.
• Drive to and from samplings and events.
• Acquire and prepare necessary supplies for samplings and events.
• Stage, set up, and tear down events.

Requirements

• Craft beer, sales, and/or service industry experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and move 30 lbs unassisted.
• Attention to detail and quality in products, customer experience, and job performance.
• Professionalism defined by the ability to make deliberate, intentional decisions and a desire to grow competence and skills.
• A combination of creativity, exceptional execution, and personal character to set the standard for the MN craft beer experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in event marketing.
• Food Handler Certification.
• Retail sales experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training