🍵 Taika means “magic” in Finnish and that’s eerily accurate because we make magical drinks that fuel your creativity. Now don’t just take our word for it - ask our Chief Creative Officer - Taika Waititi. Taika’s delicious range of coffee and matcha lattes have fueled our growth, turning us into one of the fastest growing beverage brands in the country. You can find us on shelf at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Erewhon and more than 2000 stores nationwide. Our small, but mighty team works from San Francisco, Los Angeles and NYC and we pride ourselves on working hard, and making sure we’re always putting the fun into functional.

You are...

A passionate, enthusiastic human who is interested in coffee/tea, healthy living and shares our passion for increasing human wellness through products that are healthy, delicious and fuel creativity.

As a Field Marketing Representative, you'll represent Taika at key in-store activations. You are the face of the brand to consumers and in-store retail staff. You know and understand the Taika brand, mission and products, and are excited to spread the word through events, tastings and occasional trade shows. You will exemplify the brand values with your perfectly caffeinated personality and a high level of integrity.

If you are passionate about our mission, love people and discussing creativity fueling beverages - let’s talk!

We’re looking for candidates who are

• Believers - excited about fueling creativity with food and beverages
• Organized - you are systematic and effective in managing your priorities and workload
• Entrepreneurial - you have hustle, and are excited about working with an early-stage startup taking on new challenges and opportunities
• Self-motivated – you can work independently in your market and thrive in a team setting
• Strong Communicator - you communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• People Person - comfortable delivering compelling stories in front of audiences of all sizes
• Hospitality Mindset - you go the extra mile (or two) to delight customers

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in the Taika brand, key messages and where to purchase
• Bring the brand to life at activations such as in-store tastings, fitness studios, office demos, dance parties, and other events
• Educate customers, retailers, and distributors about our products.
• Manage transportation, set up, and break down of event materials
• Work independently as well as as part of a team
• Report post event recap/statistics and photos
• Represent the brand with positivity, joy and creativity

Experience

• Entry-level 1 year brand ambassador or promotional experience, preferably beverage/food success and experience.
• Physically capable of tasks including but not limited to repeated lifting of 30 pounds or more, extended amounts of standing, stooping, crouching, and climbing
• Reliable Transportation
• Must Reside in New York

Benefits compensation

• Starting at $25/hour
• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited adaptogenic coffee
• Related perks promoting a healthy lifestyle
• Opportunity to grow as the company grows

Application process

Send an email to nikki@taika.co with the following:

1. "[YOUR NAME] Hello! Meet your new Brand Ambassador" in the subject line
2. Your resume and cover letter
3. A paragraph or two in the email about why you’re perfect for this role
4. A cute picture of a puppy or maybe a shot of you drinking Taika (huge bonus points)

We’ll take a look and be in touch if we think there’s a good fit.

Looking forward to meeting you! (and seeing cute puppies) 🐶