Company Description

Meili Vodka is a new, revolutionary spirits brand with a commitment to quality and sustainability, founded by Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson. Meili embodies the spirit of exploration and is committed to crafting the best vodka on the planet. Meili embraces the power of the elements by using 100% post-consumer recycled glass bottles, pure 300 million-year-old Montana aquifer water, locally-sourced and sustainably-grown grains to create a superior vodka. Meili launched in Southern California in early 2023 and it will be available nationwide in 2024.

Role Description

Join one of the most sustainable and award winning vodka’s managing approximately 75-100 of the most influential on-premise accounts, including premium/luxury hotels, cocktail bars and restaurants in Metro Chicago. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with distributor marketing and sales teams and work closely with key on premise accounts to build our business together by driving distribution, menu placements and activations. You'll be the face of our brand, engaging with customers through sampling events, tastings, and promotions. Expect a dynamic schedule, including evenings and weekends, as you immerse yourself in nightlife venues, festivals, and special events, showcasing our product with enthusiasm and expertise.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be an ambitious initiative-taker and creative thinker. The candidate will have experience in the on-premise beverage sector with product/cocktail knowledge. We are seeking a team member who excels at relationship building who is well organized and a clear communicator. Must be able to manage a budget and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate resides in Downtown Chicago.

Salary: $60,000 annually plus incentive programs