In short, our purpose at TEAM is to blow people’s minds and steal their hearts with incredible brand experiences. We want you to help us help our brands do amazing, unprecedented, wildly creative things, creating moments that people never forget and that people will want to share with others. To make all that great work happen takes a lot of coordination and organization behind the scenes.

WHO WE ARE

TEAM is an award-winning experiential marketing agency that develops and executes creative marketing campaigns rooted in strategy, insights, and decades of learning. We partner with the best brands and people to deliver experiences that create inspiration at the point of engagement. Our roster of talent is essential to executing quality campaigns which live up to our high standards. Visit us online on our website, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

THE TEAM DIFFERENCE

People may forget your witty hashtag and your latest campaign tagline, but they will never forget how you made them feel. That’s because what a brand does is much more important that what is says. Actions speak louder than advertising and marketing. Experiences are what create real connections that lead to brand love and that’s what we do at TEAM. We’re a fun, collaborative, hard working group with a great office environment who takes care of our employees, to ensure that both in work and in life you experience something greater.

The Retail Specialist Program has been a crucial asset to the commercial success of the brand in top markets nationwide. This iteration of the program is uniquely focused on deepening engagement with multi-cultural consumers and communities by increasing visibility, cultural relevance, and advocacy within key multicultural retail (off-premise) accounts.

The primary responsibility of the full-time Retail Specialist is to champion the brand within leading retail accounts that are influential in driving culture, conversation, and consumption within the target demographics. Specialists will be tasked with cultivating account relationships, executing culturally resonant promotional samplings, and educating both staff and consumers.

Additionally, this role will collaborate closely with local BUSA and distributor partners to drive volume, share insights, and amplify efforts that support inclusive brand growth. The Retail Specialist will work cross-functionally to ensure the successful sale, distribution, and positioning of the brand’s vodka and tequila portfolio, with a focus on delivering measurable results and building long-term brand affinity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Continuous Support: Schedule and activate monthly KPIs within an assigned off-premise target account list to provide continuous support and enhance sell-in and sell-through of the product.

• Full-time Specialists will be salaried employees, salary dependent on market and experience.

• Sampling Coordination: Organize and execute educational sampling activities aimed at promoting recommendations, increasing conversion rates, and leveraging product cases effectively.
• Account Relationship Management: Foster and maintain relationships with staff and decision-makers at key multi-cultural off-premise accounts to encourage recommendations and sales.
• Brand Awareness: Elevate awareness of tequila & vodka brands through proactive education and engagement initiatives within the target market.
• Market Insights: Monitor and gather competitive trends and information from various sources including the market and social media. Transform these insights into actionable opportunities to strengthen the brand.
• Reporting: Provide comprehensive recaps in real time and send weekly reports detailing objectives, achievements, and plans for the upcoming week to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the local team to identify market opportunities and align strategies with market needs.
• Sales Enhancement: Drive commercial success, specifically focusing on the rate of sale, through strategies such as upselling, securing multiple SKU distribution, and optimizing visibility and displays.
• Budget and Time Management: Ensure the delivery of KPIs on time and within budget constraints. Track time effectively to plan, manage, and report on all activities in the field, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
• Scheduling: Must have the flexibility to work nights and weekends and Holidays.
  • Full-Time Specialists will have a 40hr / week expectation.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE WITHIN THE ROLE: 

• Meeting/exceeding monthly KPI goals.
• Meeting all deadlines required of the position.
• Communicating effectively with the Program Manager, Program Director, Local BUSA/Distributor partner, and key accounts.
• Marked improvement for portfolio volume performance within key accounts.
• Leveraging cases, building branded displays, and pitching programming according to brand and program standards.
• Demonstrating creativity with finding new ways to educate and engage with our key stakeholders.

• Exhibiting independence, strong time management, and effective problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires standing for 3 plus hours, bending, squatting, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and stooping.
• Frequent lifting and moving cases of product and other objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• The above is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, proactively and take initiative.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
• Must have an understanding and be passionate about the spirits industry, especially the Vodka and Tequila categories.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assigned budgets.
• Influential and excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will have opportunities to display excellent verbal communication skills while also delivering impactful presentations in front of groups of people.
• Possesses strong time management skills and adheres to deadlines. 
• Previous retail/spirit industry/distributor experience is highly preferred.

PERKS:

We offer the possibility of bonus opportunities, as well as the ability to control your own schedule. We want to help you advance and grow your career, reward hard work, and offer opportunities to learn more about the industry.   

TEAM is committed to building diverse teams and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, sex, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or other characteristics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request reasonable accommodation, contact hr@constellation-exp.com