Mixologist/Beverage Specialist
Acosta Group
**DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR THE BEVERAGE BUSINESS AND A SALES PERSONALITY?**
Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow, and WIN?
CORE Foodservice is a North American Foodservice Sales Agency that blends engaged leadership with a deep network of market specialists across North America who connect our customers with the brands they love. With over 60 offices, our goal is to hire the best people who want to move fast and make a large impact. Happy people do happy things; we allow our employees to focus on what they love to do.
**Our Mission Statement: W.I.N.**
**Willing & Engaged - Integrity - Never Give Up**
**All Together. Different.**
_CORE Foodservice has a_ **_Mixologist/Beverage Specialist_** _opportunity in_ **_Orlando, FL_** _!_
The Mixologist/Beverage Specialist will support the growth of the Foodservice beverage portfolio. This position will shape and influence brands growth by combining a creative approach and technical knowledge to connect foodservice customers to brand product opportunities. In this role you will be responsible for selling, developing recipes and menus, and providing innovative solutions while working closely with other Core Sales associates. The ideal candidate is creative, strategic, collaborative and has both an innovative mindset and technical expertise with a passion for beverage in the coffee and bar segments.
**Essential Actions and Responsibilities:**
+ Own a “book of business” of large leveraged bar/coffee operators in your local market
+ Support the broader CORE sales team across the division to help close sales through menu ideations, relationships, insights, and general beverage expertise
+ Regular connections with our beverage clients to insure alignment and focus on the right things
+ Showcase beverage applications through intimate knowledge of CORE’s beverage portfolio and SELL operators
+ Serve as the subject matter expert for all things beverage while supporting the CORE sales team on sales calls and through trainings
+ Develop and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline to deliver results
+ Work well in a cross functional team environment, able to balance multiple and/or shifting priorities, commercial channels, and flex to provide support as called upon
+ Demonstrate clear communication skills, consistent attention to detail, and proactive ownership across all assigned work
**What are WE looking for?**
+ A college degree is preferred, but not mandatory.
+ Seasoned (5+) years’ experience as a Bartender or Barista in the beverage industry with proven expertise.
+ Excellent presentation, communication, project management and influencing skills.
+ Ability to lead and develop product training for both internal and external teams.
+ Must be knowledgeable of front and back of house operations and show competency in menu development.
+ Creative, organized and collaborative.
+ Must be able to travel when needed.
**What can WE offer YOU?**
CORE Foodservice offers a competitive benefits package including:
+ Annual Salary
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
+ 401K +Match Eligibility
+ Auto Reimbursement
+ Cell Phone Reimbursement
+ Paid Time-Off Programs
+ Tuition Reimbursement Opportunity
**_Keywords: Foodservice Sales, Beverage Sales, Kerry, Orlando_**
Department
CLMGT
Employment Type
FT
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Compensation
DOE
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