Bar operations specialist - chicago

This is a remote position with an ideal base location in Chicago, IL.

What the Role Is

As a Bar Operations Specialist, you’ll represent a select group of premium spirits from the Heaven Hill portfolio. This position will drive sales, build advocacy, and elevate brand awareness through strategic market activations, education, and events. The Specialist will focus on building Heaven Hill brand love and advocacy within target on-premise accounts in the local market. Advocacy wins with achieving long-term growth through education, events and relationships versus the traditional sales approach/ways of working.

In this position, you will champion premium spirits, including Tequila Ocho, Widow Jane Whiskey, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, Old Fitz 7 Year, Rittenhouse Rye, Mezcal Vago, and Bluecoat Gin.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Expand distribution and secure menu placements in key accounts.
• Lead staff trainings, trade education, and consumer experiences.
• Build strong relationships with industry influencers to grow brand presence.
• Collaborate with sales teams and distributor partners to execute market plans.
• Represent the brand at major trade shows, regional events, and national activations.
• Organize and deliver impactful brand education programs.

Who You Are…

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years in field sales, brand ambassadorship, or advocacy with established market spirits industry connections.
• Deep knowledge and passion for spirits; agave and whiskey expertise preferred.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings/weekends, with travel as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and able to use technology for presentations, tools, and reporting.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license required

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to:

• Stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
• FSA/HSA
• 401K match
• EAP
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

In Chicago, the expected compensation range for this role is between $84,000 - 94,000. Actual starting pay may differ based on non-discriminatory factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.