Sales & Market Development Intern

Location: New York City (covering all 5 Boroughs, Westchester & Rockland County)

About United States Beverage (USB)

United States Beverage is a national sales, marketing, and logistics organization representing a diverse portfolio of Beer, Spirits, RTD Cocktails, Non-Alc and Emerging Beverage Categories. We partner with suppliers to build brands through strong distributor relationships, retail execution, and innovative go-to-market strategies.

Role Overview

United States Beverage is seeking a highly motivated Sales & Market Development Intern to support our New York Metro market across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, and Rockland County.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone interested in building a career in beverage alcohol, sales, trade marketing, and brand development. The intern will work directly with the New York Regional Sales Manager to support in-market execution, key account visits, and brand-building initiatives throughout the market.

This role is ideal for someone energetic, outgoing, organized, and eager to learn the beverage business from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct key account visits to support brand visibility and execution

• Execute all sampling events, promotions, and consumer activations

• Build relationships with bar/restaurant and retail ownership, management and staff

• Support sales team with market recaps, photos, and competitive insights

• Identify and execute display opportunities and merchandising improvements in accounts

• Assist with inventory checks, POS placement, and promotional execution

• Represent USB spirits and RTD brands professionally at events and in market

• Provide feedback and insights from the field to management team

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Interest in spirits, RTD cocktails, and beverage sales industry

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

• Comfortable traveling throughout the NY Metro and using public transportation 

• Availability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings/weekends/events

• Prior sales, hospitality, or promotional experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $25–$30 per hour

• Flexible scheduling opportunities

• Hands-on experience within the spirits and RTD industry

• Opportunity for future full-time career growth within USB

Why USB

• Exposure to leading Beer, Spirits, RTD Cocktails, Non-Alc and Emerging Beverage Brands

• Direct mentorship and experience working alongside the New York Regional Sales Manager

• Entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture with real market exposure

• Opportunity to learn all aspects of spirits and RTD sales and execution in one of the country’s most competitive markets

If you’re looking to gain real-world experience, build industry connections, and grow within the beverage business, we’d like to connect.

Send Resume to: jobs@usbev.net