Liquor Store Taste Tester

Liquor Store Taste Tester 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars Meridian, ID 83646 Hybrid work $17

• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Contract NorthStar Spirits 3 reviews $17
• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Contract NorthStar Spirits is looking for a results-driven Liquor Store Taste Tester/Brand Ambassador to actively seek out and engage shoppers during in-store liquor tasting events.

You will provide free tastings to shoppers and encourage the proper use of each particular liquor item in cocktails, as well as encourage bottle sales, for specific liquor brands in our portfolio. Responsibilities Present, pour, and promote specific liquor products to prospective shoppers Establish, develop and maintain positive business relationships with Idaho State Liquor Division employees and staff of each liquor store you are working in Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes on a regular basis Coordinate sales efforts with company owners through check-in's and updates Track sales and marketing efforts throughout each store tasting Supply owners with reports based on customer needs and interests Keep abreast of best practices, promotional, and liquor industry trends Regularly interact with owners, and update programming, brand priorities and best practices leading to successful execution in the market Continuously improve through feedback Set-up, attend, and run promotional tasting events at Idaho Sate Liquor Stores throughout the Treasure Valley area: Thursday & Fridays from 4:00-7:00pm, and Saturdays from 1:30-4:30pm (as well as the potential for other hours). Most of the time, these events will be on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Other times will be on Friday & Saturday afternoons. We typically run two tastings per week per team member. Fridays evenings are mandatory, as they are our busiest and most productive tasting events. There will be a regular, pre-planned ahead schedule of either Friday/Saturday each week, or Thursday/Friday each week, as well as other possible days, depending on your availability. There will always be at least 1-2 tastings per week on an on-going basis. This is a great part-time job with consistent hours! The times of these tastings are non-negotiable, as they are set by the Idaho State Liquor Division, so please do not apply if you are not available to work during the hours specified above. We can accommodate occasional requests for certain days off, as long as they are planned about 45-60 days in advance, when the schedule is being created. We are happy to work around any vacation plans, etc, as long as we know in advance. Skills Proven work experience as a Sales, Marketing, or Event Representative and/or in the Adult Beverage Industry Proficient knowledge of computers, email, and data entry to submit and file post-event reports (required by the Idaho State Liquor Division) Ability to respond to ALL emails, and stay on top of communication Familiarity with Constant Contact email software (and/or the ability to learn), in order to obtain and input customer email addresses into the system, which are gathered during Store Tastings Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in Sales, Marketing, and/or Event execution Excellent selling, communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills Ability to independently run liquor sampling promotional events to the public, once fully trained Relationship management skills and openness to feedback is a huge plus! Although it is not required, a background in the beer, wine and/or the liquor industry is a huge plus! Valid Idaho State Motor Vehicle License and the ability to maintain auto liability insurance in accordance with Idaho State laws to commute to perform store tastings throughout the Treasure Valley metro area (Boise, Meridian, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Garden City, etc.) A clean background check will be required over the past 7 years, and there is absolutely

NO TOLERANCE

for DUI's on a background check TIPS, SureSellNow, A+ Server Training, Boise Police Alcohol Server Training, or other similar alcohol server certification that is current (or the ability to obtain within 10 days). If you do not currently have this, we recommend SureSellNow.com. Please take the Boise, Idaho, class. It is only $12.95, and it lasts for 3 years, so it looks great on your resume! Preferred Qualifications Comprehensive understanding of liquor spirits to include mashing, distilling, and bottling of product, as well as product/food pairing techniques, and basic knowledge of the difference between spirits categories and/or a willingness to learn Strong negotiation and selling skills Demonstrate a self-motivated spirit Ability to suggest innovative cocktail ideas for the liquor items you will be promoting Goal-oriented, focused, and assertive individual who needs little direction and/or supervision, once fully trained Potential ability to work overnight travel throughout the 100 District (Southwest Idaho), as needed, occasionally to Mountain Home, Payette, McCall, or Twin Falls. This happens very rarely. Ability to participate in business meetings, company initiatives, and fun team events! Proficient at calculating bonuses and completing a monthly bonus report, based on bottle sales Stay apprised of federal, state and local laws affecting the beverage/alcohol industry Physical Demands Physical demands include driving, sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor). You will provide your own equipment at home to respond to emails and complete reports post-event. Physical demands also include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping. May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 30-50 lbs. Who is NorthStar Spirits? We are Idaho's largest independent Liquor Brokerage Firm, specializing in representing smaller to medium-sized distilleries and importers from around the world. We are a husband-wife team who is passionate about what we do and the brands we represent, and we are in this for the long-haul. We maintain the highest level of professional standards, and we are looking for a motivated Liquor Store Tasting Sales Representative to join our team! We work hard and play hard, as entrepreneurs, and we are looking for someone who is similarly motivated and like-minded! We believe in the

COCKTAIL

(the Core Values of our company): C reate Fun + Deliver WOW! O perate with Passion, Enthusiasm, Determination, and a Sense of Family Spirit C ommit to Excellence, Exceed Expectations + Solve Problems Proactively K now Your Customer. Build Authentic, Genuine + Quality Relationships T hink Outside the Box, Be Creative + Open-Minded A lways Utilize Resources Wisely I ntegrity in all we do! L ove what you do! Pursue Growth and Learning Is this is dream job? YES Is it a lot of work? YES Are you a great salesperson? Are you friendly and outgoing? Can you be told "no" ten times in a day and still feel motivated to talk to one more person to get a "yes" for the day? If so, this position is for you! Please visit our website at www.

NorthStarSpiritsIdaho.com to learn more about us and the liquor products we represent in the great State of Idaho!

IMPORTANT

In order to apply, please

SEND YOUR RESUME

along with a

COVER LETTER

telling us a little bit about yourself and why you feel you are the best fit for this position. We want to get to know you, so please take a few minutes to tell us something awesome about yourself, and what makes you stand out from the crowd! Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification for this position. Let's face it

• This may (or may not) be a way for us to see if you can read through the whole job description and follow the simple directions to apply (which means you'll be a great team member!). Again, applications without a RESUME
• and•a

COVER LETTER

will NOT be considered. This position will start work on 7/1/2026, or possibly sooner, depending on the individual's situation.

Please Note:

This is a long-term, growth-opportunity position, with room to learn and grow over time and discover all there is to know about the adult beverage industry. We are happy to train the right person, with a drive for knowledge and excellence. There is also the opportunity to grow into a long-term Liquor Rep position, once you have proven yourself in this position.

Notes About Pay:

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor Position . There is a base pay rate of $17-20/hour, depending on your experience, as well as a bonus structure, so your rate of pay is dependent on how many bottles you sell during a tasting event. The person who will shine the most is someone with assertiveness, friendliness, and an outgoing attitude. It takes most Brand Ambassadors about 6 months to become fully established in this position for the long-term. Due to local and state liquor laws, this position is only open to applicants 21+ years of age. NorthStar Spirits also requires a clean background check. There is no tolerance for a DUI over the past 7 years, since our industry requires the highest standards regarding liquor handling. We will perform a background check. Thank you for understanding! Also

• Due to State laws regarding liquor reps, you must currently reside in the State of Idaho to qualify for this job .

Any out-of-state applications will be rejected.

Important :

Once you have applied on Indeed, please head on over to our website at www.

NorthStarSpiritsIdaho.com and in the "Contact Us" area, send us a message! Tell us what your favorite cocktail is

• AND•Tell us what your favorite spirit type is, i.

e. Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, etc ,

• in order to continue through the interview process.
• Those who do not follow these simple directions will not be considered for this position.

This may (or may not) be another way for us to see how well you can read through the full job description and follow these simple instructions to do a job task. If you can do this, we know you'll be a great worker and a contributing team member! :) Good luck! We look forward to meeting you and sharing the best spirits Idaho has to offer!! Cheers!

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$17.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Have you read through the ENTIRE job description and applied how we asked you to?

License/Certification:

TIPS, SureSellNow, or similar alcohol server certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Meridian, ID 83646