Brand Ambassador, Rum & Tequila

Brand Ambassador, Rum & Tequila

Company Name: Corby Spirit and Wine Limited

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada. Corby distributes leading international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, and more. An overview of Corby’s portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with significant market share in spirit sales in Canada.

We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work Institute Canada.

Position Summary

As Rum & Tequila Brand Ambassador, your responsibility will be to strengthen the presence of these brands in bars and restaurants. You will secure visibility in top bars, win over bartenders, and promote great cocktails to consumers.

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced hospitality professional with at least three years of expertise in high-level bars or similar ambassador roles. This Toronto-based position focuses primarily on the local market but also involves regular travel to Montreal and occasional trips to other provinces.

This is a one-year contract role with the potential for renewal for an additional year. It offers a salary of $75,000 per year, along with covered travel expenses.

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will live within commuting distance of Corby’s corporate office in Toronto and be comfortable with a hybrid work model, spending two days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Bartender Advocacy: Create a strong relationship with the bartending community and host competitions and trainings.
• Brand Experience: Develop and execute brand activations to build awareness at key bars and events.
• Social Media: Build a strong social media following to engage with industry influencers and consumers.
• Commercial: Collaborate with the sales team to grow distribution and deliver incremental sales.
• Internal Ambassadorship: Get internal stakeholders excited and supportive of the brands.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Pro-active and highly driven with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong (premium) bartending experience and significant network within the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and operational independence.
• Strong public speaker with a passion for brand building.
• Affinity with street culture and spirits business.

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the spirits industry.
• Experience in a marketing or commercial role is a plus.
• Fluent in English; French is highly desirable.
• This role requires regular work evenings and weekends.

We welcome applications from individuals from all groups, including Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Job Posting End Date: 2025-02-03

About Us

Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with a strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption.