Description

Black Button Distilling is seeking individuals who are interested in educating consumers on local craft spirits at our Tasting Room and events at various locations and events in Rochester, NY. Those who see the whiskey glass as half full and have passion for responsibly celebrating with high quality spirits should apply.

As a Brand Ambassador with Black Button Distilling (BBD), you will be the face of our products, hosting a wide array of events and product tastings while sharing the company’s history and quality products with community members. We are looking for a part time Brand Ambassadors who will be assigned to a variety of roles in our Tasting room, liquor store tastings, industry events and outside market/festival events. Shifts will be scheduled Fridays after 3pm, Saturdays/Sundays after 10am and occasionally on Thursdays after 3pm.

As a New York State Farm Distillery, Black Button Distilling is deeply committed to crafting high quality small batch spirits with New York State grown and produced ingredients. Over 90% of ingredients in Black Button Distilling spirits are grown or produced in New York State. We offer craft bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka and a whole lot more. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the growing craft beverage industry.

Responsibilities:

Being a Brand Ambassador at Black Button Events is a hospitality and sales position. The Brand Ambassador is responsible for:

• Transport, Set-up and take-down of any equipment, product, and marketing materials (offsite)
• Understanding and educating customers on the products and history of Black Button Distilling
• Selling bottles in the tasting room, markets and festivals
• Providing genuine, friendly, courteous, professional service to all team members, distributors and customers
• Utilization of problem-solving skills when situations do not go as planned
• Provide distillery tours
• Constant communication with team members and the Director of Consumer Engagement
• Proper mixology and obtaining product knowledge 
• Other duties as assigned in support of the business operations such as inventory of supplies, transfer of supplies, etc.
• Available to work 1-2 shifts each weekend. Additional hours may be, but flexibility is a must.

Black Button Brand Ambassadors receive training, a sizeable discount on our incredible products, free Black Button attire, paid travel for events outside your home county, flexible hours, and reasonable compensation! This opportunity is a great way to put some extra cash into your pockets while being involved with fun spirited events.

Inside Scoop to Land the Job aka requirements needed:

• Passion for distilled and craft spirits, knowledge of spirits considered a plus
• Prior experience with group interactions, presenting and/or working events
• Sales experience a plus
• Availability and willingness to travel locally
• Positive and friendly demeaner, demonstrates top notch customer service
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all times, through written and verbal forms
• Problem solving skills
• Valid driver’s license is Required
• Comfort with ambiguity and change, demonstrating a calm demeaner in challenging situations
• Must be able to sample the product and to effectively communicate product benefits

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently lift at least 30 lbs, at times 50lbs
• Constant standing up to 12 hours per day on occasion
• Able to occasionally work outside in all weather conditions