Do you love craft spirits and solving complex problems? Are you interested in being a key player in a small but growing business? Are you detail-oriented? Du Nord Social Spirits is a little company doing some big things and we need you to help us keep it all running well.
Du Nord Social Spirits is a Black-owned company with a diverse team. We believe in good booze and trying to be a good neighbor. Du Nord Social Spirits is a distillery in the heart of the Twin Cities, producing award-winning vodka, gin, liqueurs, and whiskey. Our work is the result of the collective efforts of a group of people who bring their unique talents to the Du Nord team. Du Nord is committed to diversifying the craft alcohol community and actively recruits historically-excluded people to join us.
Compliance and License Management
Research and learn process to obtain and manage state and federal licenses. Manage local, state, and federal regulatory compliance and Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau reporting. Manage and communicate timelines, processes, and progress.
Production Planning
Receive customer forecasts and plan bottling schedule with suppliers. Track inventories with distributors and invoices with careful checking for errors. Schedule and manage the in and out- flow, timing, and records of deliveries to distributors and warehouses.
Marketing & Sales Support
Provide support for marketing and sales team. Activities will vary but may include: schedule brand ambassadors for marketing events; interact with accounts to ensure inventory and logistics are set up; manage supplier registrations, approvals, compliance and reporting for key accounts (Whole Foods, Target, others); manage marketing collateral inventory in each market and tasting samples; support monthly and annual reporting of sales data; manage product donations and sample mailing.
Office Support
Act as point person for day-to-day office operations (small office). Activities will vary but may include: collecting and routing mail and voice mail to the appropriate staff; ensuring technology and office equipment is functioning well; creating and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems.
Competencies
Strong organizational skills
Project management skills
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening)
Strong attention to detail
Data analysis skills
Flexibility to adjust to often-changing circumstances
Autonomously managing complex projects
Perseverance
Willingness to work outside comfort zone
Interest in learning new skills and challenging self
Problem solving skills
Desirable Experience
Process management/ project management
Compliance or detailed reporting and analysis, record-keeping
Some knowledge of beverage industry regulations helpful
Inventory management and shipping
Requirements
Must be able to lift 40lbs.
This is a 50% on-site position working at our St. Paul location: 742 Vandalia St., St. Paul MN 55114.
Must have reliable transportation to run occasional errands.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Job Type: Full-time, M-F, on-site 50%, St. Paul location
Benefits:
Heath and dental insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
Salary range: $40,000-$65,000 depending on experience
Contact: send resume and email expressing interest to maria@dunordspirits.com
Du Nord Social Spirits does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations; we are an equal opportunity employer.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
