Position Overview:
Top Rung Brewing Company is hiring a Beer Ambassador to represent our brand across retail, wholesale, and taproom environments. As the primary contact for accounts, you’ll build strong relationships with distributors, assist with taproom shifts, and guide customers in their craft beer experience.
We’re more than a brewery—we’re a community. Our team values creativity, collaboration, and positive local impact. This role offers potential for growth and additional training.
Ideal candidates can work independently, have effective sales techniques, solid customer relations skills, and a passion for craft beer. Prior experience in beer sales is preferred, and a flexible schedule is required.
Responsibilities:
- - Brand Representation: Promote the Top Rung brand with distributors, retail, and wholesale customers.
- - Account Management: Visit or contact assigned accounts, proactively pursue new accounts, and build customer relationships.
- - Reporting: Maintain daily activity logs and submit weekly reports to the Brewery Operations Manager.
- - Sales & Growth: Execute monthly goals to increase market share and sales.
- - Sampling & Promotions: Conduct samplings and help with events, including brewery nights and special promotions.
- - Taproom Service: Assist in beertending, providing top-notch customer service.
- - Quality Control: Ensure beer quality outside the brewery, addressing issues like rotation and product handling.
- - Education & Market Development: Educate customers and promote craft beer culture.
- - Professional Conduct: Represent the brewery and the alcohol industry responsibly. Poor judgment or legal issues can lead to termination.
- - Alcohol Consumption Policy: Limit alcohol consumption to sampling, using good judgment.
Physical Requirements & Work Expectations:
- - Work Distribution: 70% field-based, 30% in the brewery.
- - Physical Ability: Lift and move kegs up to 175 lbs; stand for long periods.
- - Passion & Attitude: Bring a love for craft beer, positivity, and a customer-first approach.
Qualifications:
- - Requirements: 21+, clear background, WA driver’s license with acceptable record, and knowledge of craft beer.
- - Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, social media, strong customer service skills, and good judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- - Beer/alcohol sales experience, taproom or hospitality background, Cicerone certification, and familiarity with Ekos Brewmaster.
If you're a craft beer enthusiast with a knack for building relationships, apply today to join Top Rung Brewing and make a lasting impact in the craft beer community!