Position Summary and Responsibilities

As a member of the Vermont-based team of Brand Ambassadors, this position will work from one of two Barr Hill Retail Carts at the Burlington International Airport (BTV) in South Burlington to sell spirits, honey, and Barr Hill merchandise, and work on other projects and assignments. Brand Ambassadors introduce our products and facilitate friendly, informative customer experiences through accurate and appealing product descriptions and displays; engaging customer interactions; offering product samples; and selling products. Brand Ambassadors also regularly communicate with the Caledonia team, as well as report on sales data, leads gained in the field, inventory, and activities.  

Requirements

Like all Brand Ambassadors, the BTV Brand Ambassadors will represent our brand and offer a friendly, sensory experience and opportunity to learn about our spirits. Qualified candidates will have a strong customer service orientation; excellent verbal communication skills; the ability to accurately complete sales transactions; organizational and basic spreadsheet skills to track and report sales data, inventory levels, and connections made with customers; and enthusiasm for craft spirits.

This position requires remaining in a stationary position continuously for extended periods, lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 25 pounds, wheeling boxed product via cart or dolly through airport security, positioning a 100 pound wheeled retail cart and setting up product displays. Brand Ambassadors must be at least 21 years old, and must be able to regularly work a schedule that includes Saturdays and / or Sundays. Brand Ambassadors must strictly abide by Transportation Security Administration protocol, and will receive BTV security badges and be responsible for regularly passing through airport security and screening appropriately. Occasional trips to the Distillery in Montpelier may be necessary.

Two full-time positions and one part-time position are available; please specify preference for full-time or part-time in your cover letter when applying.

Applications (resume and cover letter, please) may be submitted via email to  jobs@caledoniaspirits.com or mailed via USPS to Caledonia Spirits Human Resources, PO Box 1249, Hardwick, VT 05843.

Caledonia Spirits, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to offering equal employment opportunities in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Caledonia Spirits, distiller of Barr Hill Gin, Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka, was founded on a vision to support working landscapes and local agriculture by distilling spirits from regionally-sourced raw materials. At Caledonia Spirits we’re not just “at work”—we’re with our friends and neighbors producing quality craft spirits we’re passionate about.

Brand Ambassadors work as part of the Caledonia Spirits Sales team, contributing to the company mission to be the preferred manufacturer of high quality spirit products by expanding awareness and reach of our exceptional gin, vodka and rye whiskey. The Connecticut Brand Ambassador will represent the portfolio, increase distribution, grow sales, and build relationships with industry influencers, buyers and distributors within the designated region.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating account visits in the market to build and maintain both distributor and account level relationships, while growing sales and distribution of Barr Hill spirits.
• Working directly with the distribution network to increase points of distribution both on and off premise.
• Increasing sales through active engagement with the assigned territory.
• Organizing and staffing retail store tastings and other promotional events.
• Engaging with and providing product education to consumers, distributor teams and account representatives.
• Maintaining expert, current knowledge of the brand and the craft spirits industry.
• Reporting activities and interacting with management and the team to maintain a solid connection to the company and its mission.

This is a full-time sales position that allows for a flexible schedule. In addition to the benefits of working as a member of a skilled, dedicated team and schedule flexibility,  Brand Ambassador positions have excellent potential for advancement and growth, providing an opportunity to gain craft spirits industry knowledge and experience.

Requirements : Along with knowledge of and interest in craft spirits, Brand Ambassador positions require:

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated skills in building rapport and productive relationships with customers and team members.
• Motivation and ability to execute plans and meet defined goals.
• Ability to be productive while working independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to organize work, record and report on activities, and communicate effectively with management and team members.
• Schedule flexibility to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability and availability to travel locally and regionally for work.
• Ability to move and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Interested in joining the Caledonia Spirits team? To apply, please email your resume and cover letter  to: jobs@caledoniaspirits.com or mail via USPS to Caledonia Spirits, PO Box 1249, Hardwick VT 05843.

Caledonia Spirits, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to offering equal employment opportunities in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Vermont-based team of Brand Ambassadors sell spirits, honey, and Barr Hill merchandise at events, farmers markets and other venues; conduct product tastings; and visit and deliver marketing and promotional materials to Vermont accounts.

Brand Ambassadors represent our brand and offer a friendly, sensory experience and opportunity to learn about our spirits by engaging and interacting with customers; providing information about the products through accurate and appealing product descriptions and displays; offering product samples; facilitating relationships with accounts; and selling products. Brand Ambassadors also regularly communicate with the Caledonia team, as well as report on sales data, leads gained in the field, inventory, and activities.  

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a strong customer service orientation; skills to engage and communicate with customers; ability to accurately complete sales transactions; organizational and basic spreadsheet skills to track and report sales data, inventory levels, and connections made with customers; and enthusiasm for craft spirits.

This position requires local and regional travel, working in outdoor and indoor environments, remaining in a stationary position continuously for extended periods, lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 25 pounds, and setting up product displays. Brand Ambassadors must be at least 21 years old, and must be able to regularly work weekend and evening hours. Occasional trips to the Distillery in Montpelier may be necessary.

Brand Ambassador positions are part-time, with flexible schedules and offer a competitive hourly rate of pay and mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.

Interested in joining the Caledonia Spirits team? To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to: jobs@caledoniaspirits.com.

Caledonia Spirits, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to offering equal employment opportunities in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.