Market Manager & Portfolio Brand Ambassador

Market Manager & Portfolio Brand Ambassador — Southern CaliforniaLocation: Southern California (Los Angeles / Orange County preferred)Status: Part-time with potential to become full-time within 6-12 months based on performance and portfolio expansionWe are hiring a market leader, not a sales rep.This role is for someone who sees the spirits industry as a craft, a culture, and a long game—someone who builds trust patiently, asks better questions than most, and earns their place in the market over time.You will represent a focused portfolio of Mexican spirits brands defined by:Additive-free, transparent productionFamily ownership and generational legacyA belief that brand equity is built, not boughtThe RoleYou will serve as the face, voice, and connective tissue of these brands across Southern California.Your mandate is simple, but not easy:Build real belief—in the trade, with partners, and ultimately with consumers.This is done through relationships, consistency, and credibility—not incentives or shortcuts.What You’ll Actually DoCultivate genuine, long-term relationships with bartenders, buyers, and operatorsTranslate complex production and heritage into clear, compelling narrativesLead thoughtful tastings, trainings, and market activity with purposeIdentify and develop high-integrity account partnershipsOperate independently while staying tightly aligned with brand and team valuesBecome someone the market wants to hear from—not someone trying to be heardWho This Is ForYou are naturally curious—you ask why, not just whatYou care deeply about how things are made and who makes themYou understand that relationships compound over timeYou are disciplined, self-directed, and consistent in your workYou are as comfortable in a neighborhood bar as you are in a world-class programYou want to represent brands you can stand behind without compromiseWho This Is Not ForSomeone looking for a quick sales win or transactional roleSomeone who relies on incentives to drive placementsSomeone who needs heavy structure or constant oversightWhat Success Looks LikeYou become a respected, trusted presence in the Southern California tradeAccounts don’t just list the brands—they advocate for themBrand partners see you as a true extension of their ethos and standardsWhy This Role ExistsBecause the right person can build something meaningful in this market— not just distribution, but reputation.If This ResonatesWe’re not looking for the loudest voice in the room — we’re looking for the one people lean in to hear.