Tröegs Brewery Ambassador –Philadelphia

Description

Position: Tröegs Brewery Ambassador

Job Classification: Part-time

Reports to: Area Sales Manager

Rate: Hourly, based on experience

Hours: Varied, primarily Thursday/Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays

Location: Philadelphia Area - Chester, Montgomery, Berks, LHV and Bucks. Must live in one of these areas. 

*This position is year-round*

Job Description:

Create memories with Tröegs fans and new friends at beer festivals, tastings, large-scale branded events and retailer samplings at independent distributors, bottle shops and grocery stores in the Philadelphia area, specifically, Chester, Montgomery, Berks, LHV, and Bucks. Must live in one of these areas to be considered for position.  Ideal candidates will have a drive to sell beer and grow the awareness of Tröegs. Tröegs Brewery Ambassadors will share the love of Tröegs out in the Philadelphia markets and have the opportunity to learn and represent our sales and marketing initiatives. Each Ambassador can expect to work a minimum of 10 events per year which includes a minimum of 1 retailer sampling per quarter.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions:

Festivals, PR & Large-scale events

• Responsibly serve Tröegs beer based on guidelines for each event

• Share the Tröegs story, and answer questions about the brewery and the beer

• Assist with registration and general event logistics

• Set up and tear down according to brand guidelines

• Travel required, primarily in the Philadelphia area

Retailer samplings

• Sample featured beer to shoppers (21+), highlighting taste notes, location and pricing of beer at retailer

• Primary goal is to sell beer while sampling and communicating our story to customers

• Gather data relating to pricing, displays, shelf sets, shoppers and beer sold

• Submit data via email to Area Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager

• Participate in quarterly knowledge sessions with Tröegs Sales and Marketing representatives

• Key areas include but are not limited to Philadelphia County, Bucks County, Chester County, LHV, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Berks County.

• We are able to offer more retailer sampling hours to candidates with extended availability. If interested in doing more events and retailer samplings than the minimum, please indicate availability in your cover letter.

Physical functions

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach and walk constantly for long periods of time – up to 8 hours

• Ability to safely navigate crowded spaces, wet/slippery floors, and/or stairs

• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and maneuver cases of beer weighing up to 35 lbs and kegs weighing up to 165 lbs. with the assistance of another co-worker

• Available to work evenings, weekends and select holidays

Qualifications

• A love of craft beer and an understanding of brewing and beer styles

• Outstanding communication skills and thorough attention to detail

• Ambitious, energetic, able to work independently and eager to learn

• A clean and orderly appearance at all times

• Must maintain a functional vehicle and a driver’s license with NO DUI’s

• Must be 21+ and apply all guidelines for responsible alcohol service (RAMP trained)

• RAMP certification is preferred or will be provided by the brewery

• Previous customer service / sales /event experience preferred

FINE PRINT

Please include a cover letter detailing why you’d be a fit for this part-time role and your availability, along with your resume.

EEO Statement

Troegs Brewing Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (gender), national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and public assistance. In addition to federal law requirements, Troegs Brewing Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Troegs Brewing Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment.