Fine Wine Sales Representative - Hospitality

Vanguard Wines; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits within a dynamic and growing organization dedicated to fine wines. As a Fine Wine Sales Representative, you will engage with a supportive team, develop new business, and maintain existing accounts while working remotely. Your role will involve maximizing revenue and participating in engaging events, all while sharing your passion for fine wine. This position is perfect for hospitality professionals or entry-level sales reps eager to enhance their skills in a vibrant industry. Join a company that values collaboration and commitment, and help connect the right wines with the right people.

Benefits

Monthly commission on sales

Monthly expense package (car and phone allowance)

Access to 100-150 accounts

Occasional weekend events

Opportunity to travel to California, Oregon, Italy, & France

Excellent health and dental benefits

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Work in an exciting industry

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual with a passion for fine wine and sales.
• Strong analytical and listening skills to identify customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue across 75-100 trade accounts.
• Conduct regional consumer and trade events weekly.

Skills

Sales Skills

Analytical Skills

Listening Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Hospitality

Job description

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Job Description

We are willing to train the right individual who wants to grow in the wine industry. Are you an enthusiastic person eager to work within a close-knit team? Do you embody the core values of an organization you believe in and demonstrate ownership of those values publicly? Do you have an interest in or passion for fine wine? Would you love to be part of an organization that shares that passion? If you're interested in outside sales, work with urgency, hold yourself accountable, and are curious to learn more, we want to talk to you!

Vanguard Wines is seeking Sales Representatives to join our team! You will have the flexibility to work remotely, focusing on your assigned territory, developing new business, and maintaining existing accounts. Your analytical and listening skills will help you identify the best wines for your customers within our portfolio.

Additional Perks

• Monthly commission on sales from your account base, plus a supplemental annual salary.
• Monthly expense package (car and phone allowance).
• Access to 100-150 accounts.
• Occasional weekend events.
• Opportunity to travel to California, Oregon, Italy, & France.
• Excellent health and dental benefits.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Work in an exciting industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals or entry-level sales reps eager to develop skills in fine wine sales, techniques, and brand building for Vanguard Wines. We are growing and want you!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue across 75-100 trade accounts.
• Meet and exceed revenue goals monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Participate in sales meetings.
• Conduct regional consumer and trade events weekly.

Company Description

Built on collaboration, Vanguard Wines is an independent importer and distributor of fine wines serving Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana since 1996. We prioritize customer service with a knowledgeable staff committed to quality. Our mission is to connect the right wines with the right people, adding value for our partners through our expertise and passion. Our vision is to build strong relationships with producers and retailers, bridging connections with great wines and people. Our core values include commitment to the team, ownership, urgency, curiosity, and living our mission.