LEGENDARY VODKA BRAND OFFERS DREAM JOB FOR COCKTAIL GURU
 Smirnoff Vodka Searches for Drinks Aficionado to Serve as Smirnoff Cocktail Consultant

    Feeling disenchanted by your current employment position and looking for a change? Well, you're not alone. A survey recently conducted by Salary.com states that 65 percent of workers plan on looking for a new job in the next three months. The makers of Smirnoff vodka come to the rescue with the perfect position for the enthusiastic drinks guru--the Smirnoff Cocktail Consultant, the definitive expert on all things vodka drinks-related.

    Smirnoff officially kicks off its nationwide search for the position this month. The newly hired Cocktail Consultant will spend their time researching cocktail culture across the country and providing twice yearly Smirnoff Cocktail Trend Reports. They will receive a salary and expense budget of $100,000 to identify the latest and greatest in the world of drinks for a one-year term.
"Over the years, Smirnoff has played a key role in the development of American cocktail culture and the creation of the vodka drink in particular," said Mark Breene, vice president, Smirnoff. "We're truly excited to locate a dynamic and innovative person to help us continue our tradition of being at the forefront of the cocktail revolution."

    Criteria for the Smirnoff Cocktail Consultant includes knowledge of mixology and the culinary arts and a general passion for entertaining and all things epicurean. Duties for the position will include travel to major cities to identify new trends in cocktail making and consumption, in addition to the creation of two Smirnoff Cocktail Trend Reports. Applicants must be 25 years or older.

    Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2006, and applicants will be judged by a panel of industry experts. No purchase is required to participate. Official rules apply. For more information, or to obtain an application, call (888) 217-4454.