What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative/Brand Ambassador position at Merikan Stronghold Meadery?
Sales & Brand Representative
Merikan Stronghold Meadery | Rochester, NY
About the opportunity
Merikan Stronghold Meadery is a local, veteran-owned craft meadery creating The Mead of Legends™. We’re looking for a dependable, self-motivated person to help grow our retail presence, lead tastings, and share the stories behind our meads.
This is a hands-on role with a direct connection between your work and the business’s growth. You’ll help get mead onto store shelves, maintain those relationships, and take part in bottling, labeling, and social media content.
We’ve established the foundation. Now we’re looking for someone who takes pride in helping build the Stronghold.
What you’ll do
- Visit liquor stores to introduce our meads and secure new placements.
- Maintain relationships with retail accounts and arrange restock orders.
- Conduct tastings and represent the meadery at scheduled events.
- Coordinate deliveries and keep accurate sales and account records.
- Help bottle, label, and prepare products for sale.
- Create social media photos and videos featuring our products, production, and events.
- Plan productive sales routes and follow through with customers.
Compensation
Commission terms and payment timing will be provided in a written agreement.
Proposed weekly schedule
- Monday–Wednesday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Sales routes, store visits, and account follow-up.
- Thursday–Friday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. — Bottling, labeling, social media, deliveries, and tastings.
The schedule totals approximately 34 hours before unpaid meal breaks. Some tastings and festivals may require evening or weekend availability.
What we’re looking for
- Clear communication and confidence approaching new customers.
- Dependability, organization, and consistent follow-through.
- The ability to plan your day and work independently.
- Willingness to help with both sales and production tasks.
- Reliable transportation for store visits and scheduled events.
- Comfort creating basic social media photos and videos.
- Interest in learning about mead and explaining it to customers.
Sales, hospitality, retail, beverage, or brand ambassador experience is helpful.
How we work
You’ll receive product knowledge, direction, and support, with room to plan your routes and bring your own ideas. We value initiative and accountability without constant micromanaging.
By helping bottle, label, and present our meads, you’ll understand the work behind every product you sell—and have something you can take pride in representing.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed with your résumé or a short summary of your relevant experience. Include your current contact information and availability.
To show you’ve read the posting, and to weed out Spam, begin your application message with: “Let’s build the Stronghold.”
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $50,000 - $80,000