Customer FAQs
What is the pricing for tasting events?
We offer an extremely competitive rate. Contact us for full details.
What does Fortified Demos provide for each event?
Each event is contracted to a locally licensed and certified brand ambassador who is prepared with their own supplies.
What kind of reporting does Fortified Demos provide?
Our custom-built web-based tool, gives our customers detailed information about their tastings. Data collected includes: sales of each product, number of samples given, conversion rate, total number of people engaged, job conditions, consumer comments, and more. Additionally, we offer the ability to sort results into custom reports, by brand, chain, region, and date and whether there was a product shortage or outage. We also require each job to have a receipt and picture that you can easily download from our system in just a few clicks.
How does Fortified Demos provide your Brand Ambassadors with product information?
Our online platform enables us to build a story for each product in our system. Product stories include web links, sales sheets, accolade sheets, audio pronunciation, bottle shot, history, and highlighted selling points. Once a product story is entered into the system, it will automatically enter the record for each tasting event that contains that product. Every brand ambassador has access to product stories via mobile phone and tablet prior to and during the tasting event.
Can Fortified Demos offer custom set-ups, or cross promotions?
Given enough lead time, we can ship out any supplier provided materials for a demonstration. We do our best to keep shipping costs low, and our ambassadors re-use materials where possible. It is advisable that any display material, shelf talkers, etc. be delivered to the store through your distributor to reduce your shipping costs.
Does Fortified Demos conduct on-premise promotions?
Our primary focus is retail promotions. We can provide ambassadors for specific on-premise promotions.
Do you offer demos at festivals or other events?
Yes, we have regularly provided top brand ambassadors for distributor trade shows, and high profile food and wine festivals.
What geographical areas do you cover?
Fortified is a Kansas City based company that specializes and provides in-store alcohol demonstration services for both Missouri and Kansas in the major metro markets.
How much lead time do you need to confirm events?
It depends on the city and the time of year. One to two weeks is ideal, but we can contract demos within a few days if needed. We ask that customers understand the demo guidelines for each chain and gain approval to ensure each location is aware of the demo.
Independent Contractor FAQs
Do you offer credit cards?
No. You must be able to pay for the product out of pocket.
How long does it take to be reimbursed?
You will be purchasing the product up front out of pocket and you will be reimbursed on the 5th and the 20th of every month. Every job has a price range, so you know the cost before you apply. Average cost per event can range from $15-$30, sometimes more.
How many bottles do I buy?
The supplier asks that you always start with one bottle of each product you are demoing. If you run out of a bottle and still have at least an hour left of the demo you can purchase another bottle, but if there is only a few minutes left you can try to sell the product without sampling.
What is the dress code?
Dress code is Business casual unless requested otherwise by the supplier. No jeans, tank tops or open toe shoes. Business casual will ensure you are dressed appropriately.
Do I need to bring anything to these events?
Yes. You will need to have your own small table, black tablecloth, ice bucket that will hold 2 bottles of wine, bottle opener and current certified permit. These are the tools of the trade. Stores will send you away if you show up unprepared.
Do I have to be have a certification to be a Fortified Demos Brand Ambassador?
Yes. To work with Fortified Demos, you must have a valid current certification and/or license for any respective areas you operate as a Fortified Demos Brand Ambassador. You must be over 21 years of age to conduct demos. We will provide details to attain the proper needs
How long after I apply will I know if I was assigned to a demo?
In most cases jobs are assigned within 24 hours, but if it is the weekend demos will not be assigned until Monday.
Do you have direct deposit?
No. Your first payment will be a check. Other options will be available for long-term contractors.
Is there a minimum number of demos I must do per month?
No, you are an independent contractor. You apply for what best fits your schedule.