Brand Education & Activation Consultant

At Pronghorn, we are building a movement. Rooted in culture, innovation, and equity, we exist to create real pathways to success across the Spirits industry and beyond.

At Pronghorn, we leverage powerful partnerships to build pathways. We proudly collaborate with some of the biggest and most respected names in the Spirits industry to connect bold talent with bold brands.

Pronghorn is an investment and brand-acceleration platform building the next generation of brands and leaders in beverage alcohol. Backed by anchor investor Diageo, it has raised $200M and built a portfolio of 40 brands across spirits, consumer goods, and technology. Through three pillars (Grant, Accelerate, and Hire), Pronghorn pairs capital with operating expertise and talent pipelines, with a plan to generate $2.4B in economic value by 2032.

• →Sampling: Deliver consumer sampling experiences at bars, restaurants, retailers, and events. Each brand's heritage, craftsmanship, and flavor profile is brought to life, in compliance with MD and DC law. Sampling product is supplied through lawful channels.
• →Brand Education: Tastings, staff sessions, and cocktail demonstrations for bartenders, servers, retail staff, and distributor teams.
• →Experiential Support: Agreed events and activations supported from setup through breakdown, with brand look-and-feel maintained on site, consistent with the written brand standards Pronghorn provides.
• →Brand Program Delivery: National and regional programs executed in on- and off-premise accounts. Menus, displays, signature cocktails, and POS reflect current brand standards. Agreed account visits completed, with the consultant scheduling visits within agreed program windows.
• →Sponsorship Deployment: Brand presence delivered at agreed sponsorships and partner events, including materials, product availability, and on-site logistics.
• →Brand Hospitality: Partners and guests hosted at agreed dinners, tastings, and events, within approved plans, budgets, and applicable law, including Maryland, DC, and federal restrictions on gifts and things of value to licensees and their staff.
• →Recaps & Market Feedback: Recaps, photos, sample counts, product and materials used, and market feedback delivered within SOW timelines.

• Age 21 or older
• Responsible alcohol service certification obtained before delivering services (completed at the consultant's own expense unless the SOW provides otherwise)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with the vehicle insurance required by law
• Ability to deliver at agreed times and locations, including evenings, weekends, and SOW-identified travel
• Ability to manage event setup and breakdown, including handling product and materials
• Appropriate insurance, as specified in the consulting agreement (expected to include general liability, and liquor liability where required), with a certificate of insurance provided before services begin
• No ownership or financial interest in, or concurrent employment with, an alcohol retail licensee or distributor, confirmed by written attestation before services begin [Pronghorn to confirm timing]
• Any permits, registrations, or licenses required by Maryland, DC, or local authorities for the agreed activities, obtained and kept in good standing before the consultant begins those activities [counsel to confirm which permits apply and any sponsoring-entity requirements]
• A business structure and tax documentation suitable for an independent contractor engagement (for example, a completed IRS Form W-9; an LLC or sole proprietorship is acceptable)

At Pronghorn, we don’t offer jobs — we offer impact. Every seat here is a chance to build, influence, and disrupt industries that weren’t designed with everyone in mind. We are culture shapers, talent developers, and brand builders who believe in doing meaningful work that leaves a legacy.

When you join the Pronghorn network, you’re stepping into a community of leaders, creators, and innovators driving real change across the spirits industry. Here, your voice matters. Your ideas move. And your work shows up in real ways — in culture, in communities, and on shelves nationwide.

We move fast. We lead boldly. And we invest in our people every step of the way.

Pronghorn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran