Brand Experience & Merchandising Specialist

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice•Preston, WA

7d•$23 - $36•Remote

About The Position

We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell and MIXT. When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company. Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with ⁠benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them. Are you energetic, outgoing, and obsessed with understanding what makes consumers say “yes”? Do you love brand‑building, connecting with people, and being out in the field instead of behind a desk? Ice Labs is looking for a Brand Experience & Merchandising Specialist to help ignite consumer excitement, gather real‑time feedback, and ensure our products show up powerfully on shelf. Part tastemaker, part brand ambassador, part consumer‑insights scout—this role is ideal for college students or early‑career professionals who want hands‑on exposure to sales, marketing, or brand management.

Requirements

1+ years of sales, retail, merchandising, marketing, brand, or sensory experience, with professional references who can speak to your great attitude and work ethic.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to accommodate a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with occasional Sundays.
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively, as well as to push and pull up to 100 lbs. regularly.
This role is safety-sensitive.
This means that you'll be regularly responsible for your own safety and/or the safety of others (e.g., driving on behalf of the company, working in a warehouse or plant environment).
Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive.
We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting feedback.
We embrace change to deliver progressive results.
Rain Makers don’t wait for answers – we go find them.
Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful.
Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo.
We promote inclusivity.
Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.
We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Create Unforgettable Consumer Experiences Host fun, engaging product tastings and demos that bring the brand to life at retail stores, community events, and surprise and delight pop-ups.
Develop subject matter expertise on Ice Labs products, including features, benefits, and brand story.
Serve as the “face of the brand,” authentically connecting with shoppers, answering questions, and driving product trial.
Capture authentic moments and light user-generated content (UGC) showcasing real consumer reactions and experiences.
Gather Real Consumer Insights (A Mini Field Research Role) Conduct consumer intercept interviews to understand who our shoppers are, why they buy, and what they want next.
Capture quick, meaningful insights and translate them into clear, usable feedback that informs marketing, sales, and product development.
Own Your Territory’s Retail Presence Deliver products to assigned retailers and ensure displays are flawless, fully stocked, and impossible to ignore.
Set up compelling point of sale materials and maintain merchandising excellence that drives purchases.
Build genuine relationships with store managers to unlock visibility, support incubator programs, create retailer value, and secure breakthrough retail opportunities.
Ensure On‑Time, On‑Point Execution Manage your route efficiently, coordinating product drops, demos, and merchandising stops with professionalism and organization.
Maintain detailed records of daily activities, including consumer reactions, store partner feedback, sales lift, and merchandising conditions.
Synthesize findings into clear, actionable reports.

Benefits

Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year.
And that’s just to start!
Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!
FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave.
Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption).
For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave.
Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.
Flexibility Stipend.
For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.
Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)
Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool!
Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.
401k with Immediate Vesting.
With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.
Fitness Reimbursements.
We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.
Rain Makers may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
Medical/Dental/Vision.
Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs.
And one is even free for our Rain Makers!
Vehicle Program – Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!
Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus.
This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.