Sales Associate

Company Description Destileria Barako is an award-winning Filipino craft distillery founded in 2016, dedicated to sharing the Philippines most iconic flavors, heritage, and folklore with the world. The distillery combines internationally trained master distillers with locally sourced ingredients to create premium spirits that highlight Filipino craftsmanship and innovation. Its portfolio of nine internationally awarded spirits includes pioneering products such as the world's first Ube Cream Liqueur™, along with distinctive gins, vodkas, and specialty liqueurs. Destileria Barako operates multiple distillery facilities and serves customers and partners across the Philippines, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, and the United States, with ongoing expansion into new global markets. The team is driven by a passion for redefining how Filipino spirits are experienced worldwide, one bottle, cocktail, and story at a time.

Role Description The Sales Associate role is a full-time hybrid position based in Makati, with a mix of on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility. The Sales Associate will support revenue growth by identifying potential customers, presenting product offerings, and maintaining strong relationships with retailers, bars, restaurants, and distribution partners. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing sales inquiries, preparing proposals, processing orders, monitoring inventory availability, and coordinating closely with the operations and marketing teams. The role also involves conducting product tastings and presentations, collecting customer feedback, and contributing to sales reports and forecasts. The Sales Associate is expected to represent the brand professionally, uphold product knowledge, and support promotional events and campaigns as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sales skills in prospecting, lead follow-up, building client relationships, and closing deals.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office or similar tools for preparing proposals, tracking sales data, and generating reports.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setup, managing time and priorities effectively.
• Experience in alcoholic beverages, hospitality, FMCG, or related industries is an advantage.
• Comfortable with occasional evening or weekend events, such as tastings, promotions, or trade shows.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Fluency in English; familiarity with Filipino languages and regional culture is beneficial for local market engagement.