United States onlyMission Statement:
We are Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded company serving premium, fresh-roasted coffee to people who love America. We have a love for coffee, dogs, the outdoors, America, and most importantly, our customers! We are more than a product and more than a company; we are a culture. A culture full of motivated people who roll up their sleeves and get the job done with integrity, love, innovation, and radical transparency. Join us as we take action on our commitment to provide quality coffee and give back to the veteran and first responder communities and those who support it.
Job Summary
Black Rifle Coffee Company is proud to support our nation’s transitioning service members through the DOD SkillBridge Program. Our Distribution Execution internship provides transitioning service members with a hands-on, high-energy opportunity to develop your skills in territory management, retail execution, and sales strategy—no prior sales experience required. As a Distribution Execution Intern, you will shadow and support the Distribution Sales Manager team across a designated region (South, Central, or West), learning the core functions of sales execution, distributor relationship management, retail activation, and trade strategy.This is a field-based role, with approximately 60% travel expected (an average of 3 days per week in the market). The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong communication skills, and is passionate about bringing the BRCC mission and culture to life in the field through store activation.
Job Details
This externship requires candidates to live in the following areas:
North Carolina
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Distribution Partners in your territory to ensure brand visibility, execution, and product availability.
- Ride along with DPs and engage at all levels—from driver teams to executives.
- Own retail store visits with an eye for merchandising, promotional compliance, and sales opportunities.
- Use data and insights to drive accountability with partners and make informed decisions.
- Build relationships with store owners and managers to expand shelf space, drive sell-through, and improve the customer experience.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify issues and propose solutions to drive growth.
Education and Skill Requirements
- Transitioning service members eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program with pre-approval from Chain of Command that are within 180 days of separation.
- Ability to participate in internship for 150-180 days.
- Ability to travel 60% (3 days per week).
- Candidate must residein or relocating to North Carolina for their externship
- A passion for BRCC’s mission and commitment to Veteran, Military, and First Responder communities.
- Hungry to learn. Willing to ask questions, seek feedback, and take initiative.
- Ready to hustle—this is a field-facing role, not a desk job.
- Strong communicator with the ability to hold people accountable in a respectful, data-informed way.
Why Join BRCC Through SkillBridge?
- Get real-world sales and field operations experience with a fast paced, mission-oriented CPG brand.
- Build your civilian skillset in business development, distribution, and customer relationship management.
- Receive mentorship and training from experienced leaders who value military experience.
- Opportunity for post-SkillBridge employment based on performance and business needs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Physical Requirements
This is a full-time position and may require long hours and may require weekend and nights work per events.
- Travel Requirements: 60% travel required
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Light to moderate lifting is required.
- Ability to uphold the stress of traveling.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to work in a confined area.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Agency Disclaimer:
Black Rifle Coffee Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third parties. Any resume submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Black Rifle Coffee Company, and no fee will be paid. Please do not contact our team regarding recruiting services.
