Job Description

Los Angeles Area - Part-Time Brand Ambassador

At Brooklyn Kura, we are committed to a new tradition of American Craft Sake. Building on more than 1,000 years of Japanese brewing history, we’re demystifying sake and making it more accessible. Our sake is brewed in New York City, hand-crafted with the highest quality ingredients.

Join an early stage company working to transform the way people think about sake…

Basic Function

We are hiring someone to help us think locally, build local relationships and strengthen local sales. At the start, this sales representative will be responsible for servicing and building a customer base within the Los Angeles region. This is a part-time, hourly and commission-based position. 

• Identify and acquire new accounts
• Perform regular account visits on existing and prospect accounts
• Organize and facilitate sake tastings/training at accounts
• Commit to your personal growth through product and general industry knowledge and connections
• Maintaining and building strong relationships with our existing customers
• Providing excellent customer service and follow-through

• Must have at least 1 year of wine/sake industry sales experience in the Los Angeles area
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Previous experience in sales, restaurants, or wine and spirits retail
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience
• Must be flexible and able to easily adapt to changes
• Positive attitude and a passion for the alcohol industry
• Strong organizational and territory management skills
• Highly motivated and works well independently and on a team
• Ability to build productive partnerships and collaborate with decision makers
• Basic sake, wine and spirits knowledge (Sommelier certification or similar a plus)
• Ability to build rapport with customers and close a sale
• Entrepreneurial drive; must be motivated to work independently
• Impeccably well organized and detail oriented
• General computer knowledge with a focus on Word, Excel, and Outlook required

• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Ability to lift and carry a 40lb wine case
• Ability to transport samples to appointments
• Smartphone & computer skills are essential
• Existing knowledge of territory is important; you must reside in the Los Angeles area
• Appropriate authorization to work in the United States

• Hourly Base + commission
• Travel and Expenses

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