California Sales Manager - Premium Spirits RTD Launch - Prohibition Spirits

The Role We are seeking an entrepreneurial California Sales Manager to lead market development, account acquisition, and early brand presence across Los Angeles. This is a foundational leadership role with the potential to evolve into broader regional or national sales responsibility as distribution expands. Location: Los Angeles (field-based) Target Start: May 2026 The Company A new premium ready-to-drink spirits brand inspired by the meeting of Icelandic purity and Mexican craft tradition is preparing for a selective Los Angeles market launch. Built around artisanal mezcal and elevated natural ingredients, the brand is designed for modern nightlife and premium hospitality environments. The company is founder‑led, well‑capitalized for launch, and executing a tightly focused neighborhood‑driven entry strategy. Initial Focus Areas Include Los Feliz Hollywood West Hollywood Downtown Los Angeles Venice Santa Monica This is a rare opportunity to join at ground level and help build a culturally relevant beverage brand in one of the world’s most influential markets. Key Responsibilities Execute Los Angeles market launch strategy and territory development Open and manage high‑impact on‑premise accounts including cocktail bars, nightlife venues, and hospitality groups Build productive working relationships with distributor partners Lead tastings, staff education, and brand activation initiatives Identify targeted boutique off‑premise placements aligned with brand positioning Support nightlife programming, events, and experiential marketing efforts Monitor sales performance and provide market intelligence to leadership Collaborate closely with founders on pricing, programming, and expansion timing Ideal Candidate 5+ years beverage alcohol sales experience within California Established relationships across Los Angeles bar, nightlife, and hospitality networks Experience launching or scaling premium spirits or RTD brands preferred Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in an early‑stage environment Strong personal presence and relationship‑building ability Organized, data‑aware, and execution‑focused Passion for premium spirits, culture, and nightlife Compensation & Growth $130,000 - 140,000 base salary Mileage reimbursement Cell phone allowance Up to 25% performance bonus tied to market development milestones Equity option participation Clear growth trajectory as the company scales distribution If you are motivated by building brands, shaping market culture, and owning territory success in Los Angeles, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nosh.com