About this role
Reporting to the Account Director, the Guinness Brewery Ambassador (GBA) is responsible for developing and delivering educations and expanding awareness of the client’s premium beer portfolio within a designated territory.
This position is responsible for collaborating with the ambassador team, developing distributor and customer (trade) relationships, facilitating brand educations and trainings, and mentoring agency field staff. Additionally, the role will collaborate with client stakeholders, including sales, brand, and customer marketing teams.
Job Responsibilities:
Distributor Engagement. Drive brand presence, education, and training supporting distributor partners within the designated territoryCustomer Engagement. Deliver retailer-focused training, inclusive of brand history, production, taste profiles, draft systems, and beer qualityConsumer Engagement. Facilitate consumer brand experienced focused on education, as requested by client or agencyAdvocacy. Represent brand(s) at distributor and customer-facing (trade) events or trainings with education, including quality standards and occasional media appearancesQuality. Own brand quality standards and impart draft systems expertise, including but not limited to hands on draft equipment diagnosis and troubleshootingMentorship. Mentor agency ambassadors and client sales organizations in brand knowledge and quality expertise, instilling and developing a passion for the industryContent Development. Collaborate in developing educational and training content in support of internal (agency & client) and external (customer/trade & distributor) audiencesCultivate Opportunities. As industry influencers, seek out opportunities within the territories for brand engagement and noted members of industry communitiesLegal & Compliance. Maintain all legal & marketing code guidelinesAgency Accountabilities. Complete accurate and timely management including:Administrative tasks, budget tracking, and expense managementDelivery of individual KPIs and program activitiesParticipation in all internal meetings and training initiativesWhat Success Looks Like:
Performance growth (exceeding goals) against designated KPIsDelivery of program activities in alignment with client goalsStrong agency visibility for program team at client and within agencyHigh rate of positive feedback from attendees of educational engagements and added value within the designated territoryContinued expansion of educational knowledge and technical skillsetsPositive 360º feedback from manager and client partners The physical demands of this role require the following:
Must be able to regularly lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing at least 15 pounds and up to 50 pounds.Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with the role, including moving materials, equipment, and supplies as needed.Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods as required by the position.The above is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day
College degree (4-year) or B.A./B.S. equivalent with focus on Communications, Marketing or Business7-10 years of experience in the beer, spirits, or hospitality industryEstablished network of industry professionals within the local market preferredExperience representing bev-alc brands in a field-based role preferredExcellent knowledge of bev-alc laws, regulations, and rulesConfident and outgoing with excellent personal presentation, communication skills, and the ability to tailor communication for a variety of environmentsDeep understanding of market and industry trendsStrong budget management and business administration skillsMust have access to reliable transportationAbility to work remotely with flexible hours, including nights and weekendsTravel requirements estimated at 20% of timeManage administrative tasks with attention to meeting agency compliance guidelines and standards The base compensation range for this job classification is between $100,000.00-$120,000.00 annually. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related skills and qualifications, length of service, brand program, and geographic location. This job classification is bonus-eligible, with bonus potential subject to applicable bonus plan terms and conditions.
This position offers incentive opportunities plus full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, PTO time and more!
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