Job Description

Job Description

Vinifera Wine Marketing is a woman-owned wine brokerage representing family-owned, artisanal wineries from California, Oregon and Washington and imported wine from The Sorting Table Imports. We specialize in working with producers who are rooted in history—or boldly shaping the future of wine—and we're passionate about telling their stories through the wines they produce. We are committed to delivering both outstanding wines and hospitality to our accounts. Our work is relationship-driven and rooted in integrity.

Vinifera Wine Marketing recently acquired Swirl Wine Brokers and due to this expansion, and we are seeking Wine Sales Representatives to manage and grow the East Bay territory of Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Danville, Pleasanton.

Role Description:
The Wine Sales Representative will be responsible for managing and growing account base within the defined territory, building strong relationships with on and off premise buyers, scheduling tastings appointments and meetings with wine buyers and accounts, participating in winery visits, trade events, and industry tastings. Someone who already has buyer/account relationships and wine sales experience is preferred, and you need to reside in the territory.

Reps who are looking to pick up another portfolio should apply, but due to the portfolio expansion, we are looking for individuals who currently sell one portfolio. Anyone who was a part of the wine layoffs should apply. Vinifera is a highly organized company, and there is room for growth with our portfolio expansion.

Qualifications:ALL\tExperience in Wine Sales and the Wine & Spirits Industry
\tKnowledge of the Beverage Industry
\tFamiliarity of the territory and key trade accounts
\tStrong Customer Service and Sales skills
\tExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
\tAbility to work independently and as part of a team
\tPassion for wine and a desire to continuously learn about the industry
\tKnowledge and understanding of wines from Italy, France and Austria
\tSales experience in the wine trade
\tValid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
\tAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Duties:
\tManage and grow your account base within the defined territory
\tBuild strong, ongoing relationships with retail and restaurant buyers
\tRepresent a dynamic portfolio of family-owned, artisanal wineries
\tSchedule tastings appointments and meetings with wine buyers and accounts
\tParticipate in winery visits, trade events, and industry tastings
\tAwareness of upcoming new account openings and using new account leads to develop new business
\tMaintain accurate records in our CRM and follow up with accounts consistently
\tContribute to regular team calls, meetings, and trainings

Compensation:
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. Compensation is based on commission. There is no cap on earnings.

To Apply
Send your resume and a brief introduction to: [email protected] and [email protected]
Let us know why you're excited about this role and why Vinifera resonates with you.

Job category: Sales and Marketing

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