Brand Ambassador, Rum & Tequila

Brand Ambassador, Rum & Tequila

Location: Toronto, ON

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR-044649

Company Name: Corby Spirit and Wine Limited

Note: This is a one-year contract position with an option for a one-year continuance. Salary target for this position is $75,000 per annum. Unfortunately, no medical benefits are offered for this position.

Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate, and Stoneleigh wines.

Position Summary:

Do you have top-level bartending experience and strong roots in the community? Are you passionate about sharing your love for authentic spirits? This is your chance to represent 3 authentic spirit brands: Havana Club, Altos tequila, and Del Maguey mezcal.

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Bartender Advocacy: Create a strong relationship and brand reputation with the bartending community.
2. Brand Experience: Develop and execute brand activations to consistently build awareness and trial at key bars and events.
3. Social Media: Build and leverage a strong social media following around your brands.
4. Commercial: Collaborate with the sales team to grow distribution.
5. Internal Ambassadorship: Get internal stakeholders excited and supportive of the brands.

Required Skills & Abilities:

1. Pro-active and highly driven; enjoy building a network and interacting with consumers.
2. Strong (premium) bartending experience and a significant network within the industry.
3. Excellent organizational skills and high operational independence.
4. Strong public speaker; able to rally support through charismatic presentations.

Education & Experience:

1. 3+ years of experience in the spirits industry, including bartending related experience.
2. Experience in a marketing or commercial role is a plus.
3. Fluent in English; French is highly desirable.

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