What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Ambassador - Houston, TX position at GMR Marketing (In-Market)?
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GMR Marketing is currently hiring for a Portfolio Ambassador based in Houston, TX to join the advocacy team. As Portfolio Ambassador, you will nurture strong relationships in on-premise accounts through frequent touchpoints in target accounts, staff training, trade activations, and account visits. This role is ultimately accountable for the growth of the Proximo Spirits brands - premium brands with a deep respect for craft and connoisseurship - in the most desirable on-premise accounts. The ideal PA is an engaging, charismatic, professional, polished, and articulate storyteller. A Portfolio Ambassador should have a strong connection to their market, distributor expertise, a robust and passionate knowledge of spirits categories, as well as extensive experience in and knowledge of the bartending and mixology community.
This is a full-time, salaried position that requires full and open availability, as this job requires a non-traditional schedule (evenings and weekend work). While this is a Houston, TX-based position, you must be available to travel outside of the designated market upon request, not to exceed 20%.
ABOUT GMR MARKETING
We are the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity
NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE.
The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same.
NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING.
The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they'll never forget.
NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS.
It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Categorical spirits knowledge that can be versioned out for novices and expert alike
- Charismatic storyteller
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing and delivering presentations
- Deadline oriented self-starter who is proactive and holds self to high standard of work quality
- Ability to interface with the distributor network
- Strong influencing and partnering skills
- Deep understanding of cocktails and industry trends
- Adept at selling and interacting with diverse groups of people
- In-depth understanding of account universe in assigned market
- Deeply connected to and involved in the bartending community of greater assigned market
- Social Media savvy with solid bartender network
- Ability to travel to surrounding areas outside of assigned market on a semi-regular basis
- Experience in budget management
GMR REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to surrounding markets and make in-market visits while transporting program materials (liquor, POS, etc.)
- Working knowledge of computers with average to above average skills in Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Email. Ability to learn new computer programs quickly and efficiently
- Degree in a related field preferred (sales and marketing; hospitality management; culinary)
- Spirits brand ambassador, liquor sales, bartending, and fine dining background preferred
- Previous experience in program management, marketing, field sales, or other related fields preferred
LANGUAGE ABILITY
- Written and conversational knowledge of the English language and grammar
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach above shoulders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must also be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds in weight.
OUR DEI MANIFESTO & COMPLIANCE
We seek a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives so we can create memories that matter for everyone.
We strive for equity by meeting people where they are, eliminating barriers, and building on their unique talents so we can maximize everyone's contribution. We seek to recognize, grow and unleash the perspective and possibility of each individual on our team.
Together, we're on a powerful journey. Our guiding principles can be found here.
To view our compliance policies, please go to the main menu on our site GMR Marketing: Experience Marketing Agency.
