Part-Time Promotion Associate - Mechanicsburg, PA

Breakthru Beverage Group•North Wales, PA

About The Position

The Promotion Associate - Casual drives brand presence and increases sales for BBG brands by participating in creative, impactful in-store and market events. The associate attends targeted promotions in the field to engage consumers and build relationships with consumers and the brands. Compensation is $48 per two-hour event, and weekend availability is required.

Requirements

Basic PC skills, including experience with MS Office and other computer programs such as presentation software.
Results-oriented professionalism and verbal and written communication skills, using diplomacy and discretion, along with customer service skills.
Ability to multitask, work independently and/or as part of a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Weekend availability is required.
Understanding of wine, beer, and spirits.
Regularly required to stand and sit, talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent training and work experience preferred.
Experience in the on- or off-premise wine sales/service environment is highly preferred.
Strong accounting, technical, customer service, and interpersonal expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

Distribute samples to customers during promotional events.
Drive sell-through for new distribution and select items by identifying and communicating selling opportunities with account staff, completing required surveys, and tracking bottles sold per hour during events.
Educate clients, account staff, and other Promotion Associates on assigned labels.
Monitor inventory and out-of-stock situations, and alert the National Account Manager to possible fluctuations.
Maintain account standards set by management and use effective, current point-of-sale materials when appropriate to maximize brand visibility.
Work cohesively with chain staff, other distributors, suppliers, and other personnel to increase brand sales and ensure successful promotional events.
Deliver exceptional customer care in accordance with account standards and guidance.
Maintain professional and industry knowledge by attending educational workshops and BBG brand training, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
Complete required training programs by attending, participating, and passing tests as defined by management.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.