Marketing Representative (Southern Virginia/Richmond)

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're seeking a motivated and outgoing Marketing Representative to help grow the Long Drink brand in your assigned territory. This position combines promotional execution with account support—bringing the brand to life through relationship-building, in-store tastings, on-premise activations, and close collaboration with distributor partners. You'll be responsible for not only representing Long Drink at consumer-facing events but also working directly with retail and bar/restaurant accounts to set up those activations, ensure proper merchandising, and build long-term partnerships.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the local team and distributor sales team to support brand goals and market objectives
• Coordinate, schedule, and execute tastings in both on-premise (restaurants and bars) and off-premise (grocery and liquor stores) locations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and distributor sales teams to support visibility and long-term growth
• Provide product education and training to new accounts and their staff
• Collaborate with account staff to drive sales through features, promotions, events, and samplings
• Manage the onboarding and training of accounts new to Long Drink
• Ensure point-of-sale and retail merchandising materials are properly executed and maintained
• Provide feedback and event recaps to the local team
• Ensure all sales practices are compliant with state & company policies/law

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred 1 or more years of experience in the alcoholic beverage industry with knowledge and passion for both commercial and premium products in a retail environment
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Must have reliable transportation
• Well organized with ability to work both independently and within team environment
• Outgoing personality and strong people skills - comfortable starting conversations with strangers
• Comfortable with light physical work (setting up displays, carrying product)
• Understanding of Google Suite and Microsoft Office platforms

This is a part-time, hourly 1099 contractor position