Part-Time Promotion Associate - Mechanicsburg, PA

Breakthru Beverage Group•Mechanicsburg, PA

About The Position

The Promotion Associate - Casual drives brand presence and increases sales for Breakthru Beverage Group brands by participating in creative, impactful in-store and market events. The associate attends targeted field promotions to engage consumers and build relationships with consumers and the brands. Compensation is $48 per two-hour event, and weekend availability is required. The role includes distributing product samples, supporting sales of new distribution and selected items, educating consumers and account staff about assigned labels, maintaining awareness of inventory, and helping ensure account standards and brand visibility. The associate collaborates with account personnel, other promotion associates, distributors, and suppliers to deliver successful events and strong customer care. Training and other duties assigned by the supervisor are also part of the role.

Requirements

Must be 21 years old or older.
Basic PC skills, including use of MS Office and other computer programs such as presentation software.
Verbal and written communication skills, using diplomacy and discretion, as well as 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.
Understanding of wine, beer, and spirits.
Weekend availability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Distribute samples to customers during promotional events.
Drive sell-through for new distribution and selected items by working with account staff to identify and communicate selling opportunities, completing required surveys, and tracking bottles sold per hour during events.
Educate clients, account staff, and other Promotion Associates on assigned labels.
Monitor current 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.
Collaborate with chain staff, other personnel, distributors, and suppliers 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 through educational workshops, BBG brand training, professional publications, and personal networks.
Complete required training programs by attending, participating, and passing tests as defined by management.
Perform other duties assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor.