💼 Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract through December 2026)
📍 Location: Field-Based Remote (Chicago, Illinois)
💬 Job Overview
Liquid Death — the fast-growing beverage brand known for its humor, sustainability, and bold marketing — is hiring a Retail Sales Representative (Contract) to represent the brand across inner-city Chicago. This is a field-based role ideal for early-career sales talent or merchandisers who want to break into beverage sales with an iconic, high-energy company.
You’ll be the face of Liquid Death in retail stores, strengthening relationships with store managers, optimizing product placement, expanding distribution, and helping drive velocity across convenience stores and large-format retailers. The schedule begins early (7 AM start) and offers consistent weekday structure, with occasional weekend support.
This role requires residency in or near Chicago and involves 100% field travel using your personal vehicle (with a vehicle reimbursement program available).
📋 Key Responsibilities
Acquire new retail accounts and increase distribution, product velocity, and point-of-sale growth.
Identify and target independent retail partners across the inner-city Chicago territory.
Maintain strong relationships with store managers and retail employees.
Execute daily in-store merchandising: product rotation, shelf stocking, display building, and presentation standards.
Ensure products are fully in-stock, clearly displayed, and compliant with store requirements.
Pull damaged, dented, dirty, or out-of-code product from shelves and notify internal teams as needed.
Rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) to maintain freshness.
Maintain and set up in-store equipment such as fridges, racks, and POS materials.
Conduct 10–15 store visits per day:
~3 days/week focused on 7-Eleven
~2 days/week supporting large-format retailers
Communicate store-level opportunities to internal stakeholders.
Support distributor crews and participate in sales blitzes in surrounding markets.
Drive Liquid Death sales and visibility across the top 200 retail accounts within the territory.
🧩 Requirements
Minimum 1 year of field sales or merchandising experience, ideally in beverage or distributor environments.
Experience working with DSD teams, merchandisers, or multi-channel retail networks (preferred).
Strong in-store selling capabilities and merchandising execution skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable registered vehicle, and auto insurance required.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or drive for extended hours.
Self-starter with strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
Knowledge of retail environments is a plus.
Willingness to travel up to 30 miles from home and to begin work at 7 AM daily.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Job
This contract role provides a hands-on crash course into beverage field sales — perfect for anyone wanting to grow in CPG, merchandising, or brand representation. You’ll enjoy independence in your day-to-day schedule, direct impact on store-level performance, and the excitement of working with one of the most recognizable beverage brands in the country.
Liquid Death also offers access to robust benefits (via partner programs), employee wellness perks, retirement match opportunities, pet insurance, mental health support, and more — all while promoting an energized, rebellious brand culture.
🌟 Who This Job Is Perfect For
Early-career sales or merchandising professionals who want to break into beverage/CPG.
Individuals comfortable with fast-paced, independent, field-based work.
Retail execution pros who enjoy building displays, rotating stock, and optimizing product visibility.
Self-starters who thrive on structured routes, daily travel, and consistent store engagement.
People who love bold, creative brands and want to represent a fast-growing company.
🏢 About the Company
Liquid Death is a mission-driven beverage company “murdering your thirst” with healthier drinks packaged in recyclable aluminum cans. Their unusual blend of comedy, sustainability, and entertainment has propelled them into one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the U.S. Their product lineup spans mountain water, sparkling water, flavored water, and iced tea — all designed to make health and sustainability more exciting and accessible.
🚀 How to Apply
You’ll be redirected to the official Liquid Death careers page or partnering agency to submit your application.
