Premier Planning & Promotions (2026)

Premier is more than just a staffing agency; it’s an alternative marketing agency specializing in creating and executing non-traditional marketing plans for products and brands in and around the Pacific NW. Whether you are from here or a looking to grow here, let us represent you in a way that is authentic, fun, and non-intrusive to the natural flow of each Pacific NW market. For years, the staff

at Premier have been connectors for people, ideas, and brands and has many strong relationships with local distributors, on/off premise accounts, buyers and key social scenes to prove it. We supply local Brand Ambassadors, Market Managers, Merchandisers, Territory Sales Staff, Street Teams, Bartenders, Promotional Models, Secret Shoppers, Brand Influencers and More! From managing short term or long term projects, sampling campaigns, local and national tours, sponsorship relations, account outreach, gaining new accounts in both on & off premise, establish long-standing product placements, tap handle takeovers, seasonal product placement and training, social media outreach and development. Stick with the agency that understands your roots! We will work with you on finding the perfect extension of your team in any region you choose. Our team goes through extensive training on our beverages; this isn’t just a job, for us it’s a lifestyle! NOW FULLY NATIONAL, East Coast office opening SOON! Working with both N/A and Adult Beverages, restaurants/nightlife, Organic products, Health products, Import Beers/Ciders and specifically Pacific NW Craft Breweries and Distilleries. Cicerone and CSS Certified Management and Staff Available!

16/09/2025

Portland Metro & SW Washington September & October 2025 openings:

Flat Rate Pay listed

Saturday September 20th
Back to back shift
1130a-130p Beer client Beaverton bar
3-6pm spirits client Hillsboro liquor store
$220
*possible to break up shifts*

Saturday September 27th
3 open shifts
Shift 1 - Back to back
12-3p spirits client Beaverton area liquor store
4-7p beer client Beaverton bar
$240
Shift 2 -
4-7pm beer client vancouver sports bar
Washington mast permit required
$120
Shift 3 -
1030a-5p Oktoberfest at well known portland metro area brewery helping brewery staff pour samples and distribute swag
$195 (+additional $30/hr if goes past 5pm)

Saturday October 11th
1130a-730p Oktoberfest at Ilani Casino
Ridgefield WA, mast permit required
$280 (+additional $30/hr if asked for any additional set up or take down time)

We also have spirits tastings at Oregon liquor stores every Friday and Saturday starting at $100/3hr, if interested in seeing openings please email us for those as well!

To apply please email us a recent photo of you at a similar promotional event and why you would be a great fit for these openings, proof of your olcc permit or WA mast permit will be required before booking.

Must be at least 21 years old
Current Olcc and or wa mast permit required
Promo experience preferred, bartending or hospitality experience accepted
Must be comfortable wearing client provided branded shirt and standing for entire duration of events.
Event recap with photos required for each event
Pay via Venmo or Zelle

Email
Subject line “Sept/Oct demos”
[email protected]

02/05/2025

NEW STORES AND NEW DATES!!!
We’ve extended our list of Total Wine & More demos through August (&2 in Sept!) for our FUN whiskey brand in Washington.

If you are experienced with demos in Total Wine locations and are not currently on our active Washington roster please reach out. We will begin booking these demos after the Cinco De Derby busy weekend around Thursday May 8th.

Pay for these demos are $120/3hrs via Venmo, CashApp or Zelle

CHEERS 🥃

15/04/2025

UPDATED
We have even more opportunities in Washington State!
One of our favorite whiskey clients is expanding in the PacNW and starting with Total Wine & More with some early summer demos to welcome the brand.

*Please see Northpointe is in Spokane not to be confused with Northgate*

3hr demos, various days of the week all over the state. Please see below, must have previous demo experience with a current Washington state mast permit, must be at least 21 years old. Prefer total wine demo experience.

We pay via Venmo CashApp and Zelle

Please email us current resume, photo at recent demo and stores and dates you can commit to.

Apply
Subject line: WA Total Wine
[email protected]

27/02/2025

As spring is getting closer we are starting to plan weekend demos at all Washington State Costco locations specifically for a local brewery focusing on their Non Alcoholic Beer. Demos are Friday & Saturdays 10a-6p with minimal set up, take down and recap time. Costco prefers someone available both days and familiar with their warehouse demo rules. Pick your favorite stores and weekends you are available. We are starting with one weekend per store and will add additional weekends per store at warehouse request from successful sales weekends. Pay is $300/day, paid via Venmo cashapp zelle or PayPal and requires a w9 for payroll purposes. See flier for more details

12/02/2025

A few more clients have asked for booth help for Seattle’s infamous Carnival of Cocktails sampling day during Cocktail Week:

It’s a long but super fun day……
1030a-12p Set Up
12-7p Event Sampling in Booth
7-8pm Booth Clean Up and Take Down with clients
Estimated total hours ≈ 9.5
Pay $40/hr
(if clean up goes longer you will be compensated for your time)
Parking reimbursed with garage receipt
Paid lunch break
Pay via Venmo, cashapp or Zelle
Requires an IRS W9 tax form
Must be at least 21 years old
Preference to those with a MAST permit to serve

Looking for 2 staff for each booth, clients will be in and out checking on multiple booths at the venue. Bartending experience preferred as we will have a batched cocktail that will possibly need to be refilled, easy three ingredients, and will be suggesting mocktails and have garnish available for all items. This is hands on and with a premium look and feel.

Uniform all black, an apron may be provided pending availability, client is staffing multiple other booths.

Must be able to stand for the entire duration of the shift. Be able to lift product, carry items like cases of product and ice if need be, must be able to bend and move with ease, very similar to a bar shift meets trade show. Must be able to restock coolers onsite with product to ensure it remains ice cold, everything provided by client. Must be able to memorize key phrases on product details for conversing with consumers at the event. Product will be available for purchase on site with 100% or sales going to a local charity. Must be comfortable helping with sales when needed.

If available please email us your resume and why you are a good fit for this event and a recent photo of you at an event or bartending
[email protected]
Subject line: Seattle Cocktail Week

24/11/2024

A spirits client of ours has asked for additional help in the off-premise for holiday samplings in the Salem to Corvallis areas:

Liquor stores $120/3hr sampling event

Friday December 6th 4-7pm Salem
Friday December 13th 4-7pm Lebanon
Friday December 20th 430-730pm Salem
Friday December 20th 4-7pm Woodburn

Basic Requirements:
-Must be at least 21 years old with a current OLCC servers permit
-Previous in-store liquor demo experience preferred, bartender or server experience accepted
-Must be able to complete a short recap at end of shift and include required event photos, including day of check in photo to manager
-Must be able to relay key product information to consumers during demo and ask for the sale
-Must be able to stand for the entire duration of the shift, no sitting it allowed during the 3hrs
-Must have reliable personal transportation to and from stores and be able to safely bring your event supplies
-This work requires lifting cases of product must be able to bend, lift and stand with no issues
-All supplies provided by client; table, cups, product and giveaways
-Professional all black attire required, some products will have a branded shirt that will be provided by client

Year round work available for committed brand ambassadors in the area and new events added weekly.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position, NOT AN EMPLOYEE POSITION, no benefits are offered at this time. The client will be operating on a bi-weekly pay schedule billing on the 1st and 15th of each month. Payment is made via Zelle, CashApp or Venmo only. An independent contractor agreement and W9 tax form are required to be filled out prior to working.

If you are reliable and personable we would love to hear from you!

Please email
[email protected]

Subject line: Holiday Off-Premise Ambassador

Include a recent photo of you at a similar demo or promotional event, proof of your current olcc permit and resume of related experience.

Cheers🥃

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