Regional Brand Ambassador

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons whiskeys ryes gins and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGPs own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco a top spirits producer bottler supplier and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S. and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Regional Brand Ambassador partners closely with sales marketing barrel program coordinators and distillery teams to execute single barrel selections tastings tours and events. This position serves as a brand-facing ambassador while also managing the operational details required to support inventory logistics and program execution. Through travel market engagement and cross-functional collaboration the role helps expand the reach and reputation of the single barrel programs while maintaining operational excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Program Operations & Brand Experience

Represent and promote the MGP Ingredients and Luxco brands with a strong working knowledge of distilling processes barrel types and product differentiation.
Support and actively participate in high-value single barrel selections and specialized blending events for state selections top-tier retailers and large clubs or groups.
Partner with Barrel Program Coordinators to plan and conduct guided tastings aligned to barrel type purchase volume and customer needs.
Conduct distillery tours for single barrel customers providing education on MGP Ingredients and Luxco distilleries production methods and brand stories.
Maintain cross-training across all aspects of the single barrel experience including tours inventory operations and program management.

Remote & Off-Site Barrel Selection Support

Travel to support and sell remote barrel selections including distillery-based programs at Ross and Squibb in Indiana.
Conduct structured barrel selection tours and experiences at Ross and Squibb for customers and trade partners.
Support barrel selections at off-site meeting locations in coordination with the sales organization and state-led barrel events.

Market Engagement & Field Collaboration

Serve as a visible brand representative at major national marketing events alongside master blenders distillers and brand founders.
Collaborate with National Brand Ambassadors Sales and Marketing teams at regional events tastings and branded dinners.
Provide cross-functional feedback to Marketing and Master Distillers/Blenders based on customer consumer and field insights.
In targeted markets partner with Luxco sales teams and distributor representatives to expand and enhance educational programming.

Inventory Compliance & Administration

Maintain cleanliness organization and readiness of the single barrel area ensuring adequate inventory of bottles labels kits glassware and related materials.
Prepare single barrel tastings by setting up cleaning and restocking tasting rooms before and after each event.
Pull proof label and prepare single barrel bourbon samples for the Signature Selection Single Barrel Program.
Tape stencil verify and track barrel inventory for single barrel truck shipments.
Track and maintain accurate inventory records for barrels and single barrel kits.
Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety requirements including emergency preparedness training.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

High School degree required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Valid drivers license required.

Minimum of two years of experience in hospitality bourbon tourism or a related customer-facing environment preferred
Working knowledge of the spirits industry and whiskey production process preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel Outlook OneNote PowerPoint and Word.

Previous experience in hospitality bourbon tourism or a related customer-facing role preferred but not required.
Strong interpersonal skills with an outgoing professional and engaging presence.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility to work occasional weekends and holidays as business needs require.
Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to operate standard office equipment computer systems and written reference materials.
Experience using or the ability to learn use of hand tools power tools sanitation equipment lab/field equipment and two-way radios.
Ability to lift carry and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use a hydrometer power drill and related tools.
Ability to read and interpret proofing and conversion charts.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski Talent Manager @

If the above speaks to you were excited to learn more about you! At MGP we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors our personal commitment our curiosity how we collaborate and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect belong and grow together.Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical dental vision short and long-term disability life insurance 401(k) Match and PTO.All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.