Brand Ambassador

Clipper City Brewing, dba Heavy Seas Beer•Arbutus, MD

1d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Heavy Seas Beer is looking for a Brand Ambassador to join our Sales Team and help grow visibility, awareness, and sales of the Heavy Seas brand. Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Brand Ambassador will serve as the face of Heavy Seas Beer in the their assigned market, building authentic relationships with retailers, bars, restaurants, consumers and community partners. This role is responsible for increasing brand presence through account support, market execution, sampling events, grassroots marketing, and local partnerships while working closely with our distributor partners and internal sales team. The ideal candidate is outgoing, self-motivated, highly organized, and passionate about craft beer, with a strong understanding of territory's neighborhoods, hospitality industry, and local event scene.

Requirements

Previous experience in beverage alcohol, craft beer, hospitality, sales, marketing, or brand promotion preferred
Strong knowledge of assigned territory, including key neighborhoods, accounts and hospitality venues
Strong knowledge of the three-tier alcoholic beverage distribution system
Ability to collaborate with distributors and fellow Heavy Seas employees
Self-starter with the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced executional environment
Self-motivated with a passion to win
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
Comfortable speaking with consumers and representing the Heavy Seas brand at public events
Strong organizational and time management skills
Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the assigned territory
Nights and weekends as needed to achieve goals
Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs
Ability to maneuver 160lbs (full half-keg of beer)
Ability to stay seated for extended periods of time
Ability to stand and move around for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Build awareness and affinity for Heavy Seas throughout assigned territory
Identify opportunities to expand distribution and increase visibility in target neighborhoods and key accounts
Develop relationships with local bars, restaurants, retailers, and community organizations
Support distributor sales representatives in opening new accounts and growing existing business
Serve as a local resource for account feedback, market trends, and competitive activity
Conduct regular market visits to ensure strong execution of Heavy Seas products
Monitor pricing, merchandising, tap handles, displays, point of sales materials, and product availability
Assist accounts with merchandising, menu placements, promotional materials, and retail activations
Maintain relationships with key on-premise and off-premise accounts through regular visits
Communicate market opportunities and account needs to the Director of Sales and distributor partners
Represent Heavy Seas at festivals, tastings, tap takeovers, beer dinners, community events, and promotional activations
Coordinate and execute sampling opportunities that introduce consumers to the Heavy Seas portfolio
Assist with planning and executing territory-focused marketing initiatives and grassroots campaigns
Ensure all events are executed professionally while delivering exceptional consumer experience
Work alongside distributor personnel during ride-withs, market blitzes, and promotional activities
Support distributor incentive programs and sales initiatives
Share market intelligence, competitive insights, and consumer feedback with internal teams
Collaborate closely with Marketing Team to ensure consistent brand messaging and execution
Maintain accurate records of account visits, activations, and market activity