Liquor/Spirits Brand Ambassadors – Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
We are currently seeking knowledgeable and engaging Brand Ambassadors to represent various premium liquor and beauty brands at Vancouver International Airport Duty Free Stores throughout this summer’s FIFA events and beyond.
Vancouver International Airport is one of the busiest international gateways in North America and serves a highly diverse global traveler demographic. The travel retail environment at YVR offers a unique opportunity to engage with international consumers who are actively seeking premium and luxury products. During FIFA and peak summer travel periods, the airport experiences exceptionally high international traffic, making it an exciting and fast paced environment for brand activations.
This role is ideal for someone mature, outgoing, and passionate about premium brands, customer engagement, and storytelling. Candidates with a strong background in spirits and whiskey education, bartending, luxury beauty, hospitality, or sales are highly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
• Support customer engagement, sampling, and storytelling while creating memorable experiences for international travelers.
• Drive sales by confidently recommending products and sharing brand knowledge.
• Create a welcoming and premium experience for travelers from around the world.
• Maintain strong relationships with store staff and ensure brand standards are upheld.
• Complete basic reporting on customer interactions and product interest.
Location: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Time Frame: Summer 2026 and potentially beyond
Hours: Variable 5 hour shifts – Thursday through Sunday – must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts per week
Pay: $25 to $30 per hour
Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of whiskey, cognac, premium spirits, luxury beauty, or fragrance preferred.
• Bartending, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Outgoing, confident, and comfortable engaging with international travelers.
• Professional, polished presentation and reliability are essential.
• Languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Korean, Japanese, or Spanish are considered strong assets in addition to English.
• Must be able to obtain airport security badging.
If you are passionate about premium brands and enjoy educating guests while creating memorable experiences, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your resume to [somani@propellekonnect.com]