Seasonal Brand Ambassador

Brush Creek Distillery is located at The Farm at Brush Creek. We are situated on a working cattle ranch in the North Platte River Valley of south-central Wyoming, originally settled in 1884. Today it encompasses over 30,000 acres of rolling western wonder surrounded by breathtaking views of the Sierra Madre mountains & Medicine Bow National Forest. At the heart of our vision is the desire to share the inspiration of the West with others. We invite you to immerse yourself in our crafted Wyoming bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka to experience the True Spirits of the American West.

OPPORTUNITY

If you are a highly ambitious, resourceful, self-starter that is looking for an amazing opportunity to grow your experience in the spirits industry - this is the opportunity for you!

Brush Creek Distillery, a small-batch distiller, uniquely set on a working cattle ranch in the one-of-a-kind epicurean center of world-renowned Brush Creek Ranch, in Saratoga, WY, is hiring a seasonal brand ambassador.

Our expanding distillery is searching for a bright, talented, and enthusiastic individual that wants to learn multiple areas of operations within the spirits industry. This position will allow our ideal candidate to work alongside industry veterans in a fun, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment. You will be an active part of learning traditional industry practices, forging new paths, direct consumer engagement and brand-building on multiple levels. The experience will be truly unique and will further showcase the True Spirit of the American West at Brush Creek Distillery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn the Brush Creek Distillery brand, our story, our portfolio, and our unique industry positioning
• Exhibit expertise and detailed knowledge of the distillery and our catalog, by becoming an active participant in multiple aspects of the distillery's operations
• Promote product knowledge and customer engagement with ranch guest and trade partners during tasting room hours and distillery experiences
• Actively serve as a front-of-house representative in our retail environment to promote the sale of products, merchandise, and positive experiences
• Assist with retail transactions, packaging, and coordination of on-site product delivery
• Support recapping metrics and sales updates to communicate success with our program
• Oversee retail inventory, conduct audits, and communicate needs and/or recommendations
• Assist in staff scheduling, pre-opening preparedness, mid-shift and closing practices
• Serve as a brand ambassador while conducting tastings, educational seminars, and tours
• Strengthen product awareness through storytelling, industry education and guest interactions to upsell retail offerings and distillery experiences
• Deliver satisfaction and strengthen brand adoption with inspirational testimony
• Increase overall industry knowledge by working closely with management and trade partners to better understand the different channels in three-tier system
• Support management with the interaction of trade influencers & brand-building efforts
• Assist in numerous aspects of brand marketing related to social media, advocacy, guest engagement and trade partnerships and communication
• Provide direct support for VIPs, special events, promotions, and trade visits
  
  
  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Experience related to hospitality management, brand marketing, promotions sales
• Alcohol industry experience preferred
• Passion for the spirits industry, marketing, customer engagement and brand-building
• Strong storytelling skills and ability to education and inspire up to 25+ individuals
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Capable of providing effective input related to consumer, trade, and press events
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, adventure, and entrepreneurial spirit
• High-energy, enthusiasm and a good team player
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Education – College preferred. Internship seekers welcome!
• Ability to relocate to Saratoga, WY for seasonal internship (May – Oct, 2023)
  
  

PREREQUISITES:

• 21 Years of Age or Older
• Active driver's license
• Ability to work off-property as-needed
• Availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to provide seasonal internship commitment
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule due to the needs of the business
• Must enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, team atmosphere
• Must be dependable, a self-starter, loyal and honest
  
  

SCHEDULE/PAY/BENEFITS

• Full-Time/Hourly – Commensurate with experience
• Seasonal Position – Benefits not included
• Internship credit optional