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Team Velocity Marketing

$120 - $190/hr

Regional Account Director - Automotive Digital Marketing (Whiskey) Team Velocity is seeking a ... Develop and execute data-driven digital marketing strategies focused on sales, service, retention ...

Whiskey Library

... sales, retention, and subscription growth. We're looking for someone with a strong eye for design ... S.-based whiskey retail and subscription company building a modern way to discover and purchase ...

Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. dba BHAWK

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Field Sales/ Brand Ambassador

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$20/hr (+ commission)

TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) · NC Part-time · $20.00/hour + commission · 20-25 hrs per week Our Story In 1993, during the Battle of Mogadishu, later ...

Still Austin Whiskey Co

SAQ Bartender

Austin, TX · On-site

About Still Austin Whiskey Co Still Austin is the first true grain-to-glass distillery to open in ... Strong sales mindset with the ability to upsell thoughtfully and authentically. * Passion for ...

SPB Hospitality

General Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

The General Manager is responsible for the overall operational excellence of a single Village Whiskey restaurant including building sales and all other aspects of profit and loss, preparing financial ...

Hirebridge

General Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$85 - $115/hr

The General Manager is responsible for the overall operational excellence of a single Village Whiskey restaurant including building sales and all other aspects of profit and loss, preparing financial ...

Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. dba BHAWK

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Field Sales/ Brand Ambassador

Sylva, NC · On-site

$20/hr (+ commission)

TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) · NC Part-time · $20.00/hour + commission · 20-25 hrs per week Our Story In 1993, during the Battle of Mogadishu, later ...

Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. dba BHAWK

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Field Sales/ Brand Ambassador

Waynesville, NC · On-site

$20/hr (+ commission)

TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) · NC Part-time · $20.00/hour + commission · 20-25 hrs per week Our Story In 1993, during the Battle of Mogadishu, later ...

Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. dba BHAWK

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Field Sales/ Brand Ambassador

Hendersonville, NC · On-site

$20/hr (+ commission)

TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) · NC Part-time · $20.00/hour + commission · 20-25 hrs per week Our Story In 1993, during the Battle of Mogadishu, later ...

IJW Whiskey Company

Supply Chain Manager

Louisville, KY · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC (IJW) is a dynamic, fully integrated spirits company. Founded in 2017, we ... Collaborate with procurement, production, quality, finance, sales, and commercial teams to align ...

SPB Hospitality

General Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

The General Manager is responsible for the overall operational excellence of a single Village Whiskey restaurant including building sales and all other aspects of profit and loss, preparing financial ...

Leiper's Fork Distillery

Bartender

Franklin, TN · On-site

Accurate cash handling skills and comfort with point-of-sale systems, receipts, and end-of-shift reconciliation. * Interest in or experience with whiskey, spirits, or craft beverages, including ...

FB Society

Restaurant Manager

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Whiskey Cake is your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. From our ... Focus on Driving Sales * Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and follow-up with new team ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for whiskey sales in the United States is $75,848.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Whiskey Sales job involves promoting and selling whiskey brands to retailers, bars, restaurants, and distributors. Representatives build relationships with clients, educate them on product offerings, and negotiate sales to meet targets. This role often requires knowledge of whiskey, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive brand awareness through marketing and events.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in a whiskey sales role?

A typical day for someone in Whiskey Sales involves meeting with clients such as bars, restaurants, and retail stores to promote whiskey brands and educate customers about product offerings. You may spend time conducting tastings, negotiating sales agreements, tracking orders, and following up on customer inquiries. Collaboration is common with distributors, marketing teams, and brand ambassadors to ensure market presence and meet sales targets. The role often requires travel within a region and attending industry events. Flexibility and proactive communication are key, as building strong, lasting relationships with clients is essential to success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the whiskey sales position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Whiskey Sales, you need strong sales acumen, deep product knowledge about whiskey, and experience within the beverage or hospitality industry. Familiarity with CRM software, inventory management systems, and relevant certifications like TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) or WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) is often expected. Outstanding interpersonal skills, networking ability, and persuasive communication set top performers apart. Mastery of these areas enables professionals to effectively build client relationships, manage accounts, and drive revenue in a competitive marketplace.

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Business Development Manager

IJW Whiskey Company

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

CA$75K - CA$85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Sell IJW brands directly to on- and off-premise customers, secure menu placements, and ensure proper display and shelving.

  • Execute brand building activities in targeted accounts, including staff education, evaluating pricing strategies, and managing visibility and promotional merchandising.

  • Develop relationships with bartenders, bar managers, waitstaff, and owners to promote drink features, cocktail placements, and staff advocacy.

Job description

Summary:
IJW Whiskey Company, LLC (IJW) is a dynamic, fully integrated spirits company. Founded in 2017, we've compiled the largest independent library of aged Kentucky bourbon and rye and established a global presence including offices in Beverly Hills, Louisville and Tokyo, Japan, a 40-acre campus in Danville. Our ambitious growth trajectory includes a new whiskey distillery in Shelbyville, KY, slated for completion in early 2026, and a Japanese distillery in Chitose that that will be completed in late 2026.
With over 100 years of combined industry expertise, our diverse team of seasoned professionals and dynamic newcomers has propelled IJW to the forefront of the spirits industry. Our strategic partnership with one of the nation's largest independent Wine & Spirits distributors has enabled us to offer 22 products across four unique private label bourbon brands in 28 states. We have added to our spirits portfolio with our first Tequila and Mezcal brands.
Position Overview:
The Business Development Manager is a newly created, field-focused sales role responsible for driving distribution, visibility, and velocity of IJW Spirits' brands across on- and off-premise accounts. This role leads direct selling efforts, executes against brand objectives, and educates both trade partners and consumers. Success in this position requires a competitive, self-starting mindset, strong discipline, a sense of urgency, and a relentless focus on winning in the market.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Direct Sales Execution:
    Sell IJW brands directly to On and Off-Premise customers, recruit consumers through education and sampling, sell in distribution, secure menu placements, establish back-bar placement, ensure shelves are set to standard and achieve targeted display execution.
  • Off Premise Velocity Building:
    Execute brand building in targeted accounts, educate staff and buyers, evaluate pricing strategies, brand positioning, visibility and brand promotional merchandising.
  • On-Premise Velocity Building:
    Develop strong relationships with bartenders, bar managers, waitstaff and owners to drive drink features, cocktail menu placements, staff advocacy and education and build sustained brand pull-through.
  • Marketplace Leadership:
    Operate with urgency and discipline to out-execute competition, identify performance gaps and ensure opportunities are maximized in assigned territory.
  • Distributor Partnership and Education:
    Work closely with distributor sales teams to prioritize activities, lead by example in the field and ensure consistent execution against agreed-upon goals. Be present and visible in the market. Attend and motivate distributor personal at General Sales Meetings
  • Pricing & Competitive Awareness:
    Maintain a strong understanding of competitive pricing strategies and consumer dynamics to adjust to drive volume.
  • Programming & Activations:
    Plan and execute tastings, promotions, educations, events, ride-withs, and market blitzes that generate results, earn distributor support and build long-term brand momentum.
  • Reporting & Accountability:

Utilize provided systems to track performance, distribution and executional wins, and provide clear market intel and insights to sales and marketing leadership.
Qualifications:
  • 3-5+ years of experience in spirits sales, brand development, or field marketing
  • Proven success selling directly to On and Off-Premise accounts
  • Strong understanding of the three-tier system
  • Demonstrated ability to execute brand standards consistently and without compromise
  • Experience working with distributor partners and leading from the field
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
  • Be able to motivate and inspire stakeholders (team members, distributors, customers, influencers, consumers)
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively within assigned territory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Deep knowledge of the spirits category, competitive set, and on/off-premise dynamics
  • Exceptional selling, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • High level of industry curiosity, discipline, personal accountability, and attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic with a "do-the-work" mindset
  • Ability to "find a way", prioritize, execute, and deliver results with limited supervision
  • Confident communicator with the presence to influence customers and distributor partners
  • Comfortable being measured by execution and results. Be competitive.
  • Be a good teammate!

Benefits:
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • Health savings and flexible savings account
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Life insurance

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