Commission-Based Wine Sales Rep - Texas Territory

Vintures; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing wine distribution company based in Texas is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to expand its territories in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Ideal candidates have distributor experience and a passion for wine. Responsibilities include managing existing accounts, developing relationships, and achieving sales targets. The role offers a competitive commission-based compensation package, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 per year, with flexible contractor arrangements.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience with a distributor and an established customer network in Dallas, Houston, or Austin.
• Deep wine knowledge and enthusiasm for sharing it with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with customers.
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated individuals who thrive with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time effectively and track sales activity.
• Confidence in cold calling and presenting wines to customers.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools for sales reporting and communication.
• A reliable vehicle with valid tags, liability insurance, and a driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sales route including on-premise and off-premise accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and potential customers.
• Grow portfolio placements within existing accounts and open new ones.
• Create and execute weekly call patterns and target account strategies.
• Collaborate on events like staff training and tastings.
• Achieve sales targets contributing to the growth of the company.

Skills

Distributor Experience

Passion for Wine

Customer Focus

Drive and Independence

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tech Savvy

Transportation

Job description

Sales Representative – Wine Distribution (Dallas, Houston, and Austin)

Are you passionate about wine and ready to elevate your career in sales? Vintures, a fast-growing distributor in the Texas wine market, is seeking experienced and motivated Sales Representatives to expand on our current territories in Dallas, Houston, and Austin. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with distributor experience, a strong existing customer base, and a desire to represent exceptional, family-owned wineries.

About Vintures

We are Vintures, a wine distribution and import company dedicated to representing hard-to-find, exceptional wineries with sustainable practices. Our portfolio features over 200 producers and 650 wines from around the world, with a focus on estate and family-owned wineries. We’re growing fast in Texas, and we’re looking for driven sales professionals to grow with us!

Why Join Us?

• Represent a rapidly expanding portfolio of premium wines
• Work with a supportive team that values expertise and passion
• Partner with customers to create memorable wine experiences, including tastings, dinners, and staff training

Your Role

As a Sales Representative, you’ll expand on our current territories, working with established accounts while building new relationships and driving sales growth. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a sales route that includes on-premise (restaurants, wine bars, country clubs) and off-premise (retailers, HEBs, Central Market, Total Wine, Spec’s) accounts
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with current and potential customers
• Growing our portfolio placements within existing accounts and opening new accounts
• Creating and executing weekly call patterns and target account strategies
• Collaborating with customers on events like staff training, wine dinners, and tastings
• Achieving sales targets and contributing to the growth of Vintures in your market

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking candidates who bring:

• Distributor Experience: Previous sales experience with a distributor and an established customer network in Dallas, Houston, or Austin
• Passion for Wine: Deep wine knowledge and enthusiasm for sharing it with others
• Customer Focus: Strong interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with customers
• Drive and Independence: Goal-oriented, self-motivated individuals who thrive with minimal supervision
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively and track sales activity
• Communication Skills: Confidence in cold calling and the ability to effectively present wines to customers
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with basic computer tools for sales reporting and communication
• Transportation: A reliable vehicle with valid tags, liability insurance, and a driver’s license

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive commission-based compensation package: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
• 1099 contractor package

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to represent some of the best wineries in the world and grow with a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us make 2025 a year of growth and success for Vintures.