Italian Wine Growth Specialist - Bay Area Accounts

Vinity Wine Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible PTO

401K after one year

Job summary

Vinity Wine Company is seeking a motivated, hospitality-minded Wine Specialist to grow our presence across San Francisco and the East Bay. You’ll manage an existing book of on- and off-premise accounts, prospect new restaurants and retailers, and lead tastings with sommeliers and buyers.

With five years in wine and spirits sales, a passion for Italian varieties, strong communication, and a valid CA driver's license, you will help us expand our artisanal portfolio.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of wine and spirits sales experience.
• Solid knowledge and passion for Italian wine and spirits.
• Established relationships with hospitality and retail communities preferred.
• Self-starter who can organize a territory and work independently.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid California driver’s license, reliable vehicle, clean driving record.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Ability to lift a case of wine.
• Wine certifications (WSET, CMS, Italian Wine Scholar, AIS) a plus; Italian language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing book of on- and off-premise accounts in the SF Bay Area.
• Prospect and open new accounts each month, focusing on Italian and wine-focused venues.
• Lead tastings with sommeliers, wine directors, and store buyers.
• Achieve monthly and annual sales goals for volume and placements.
• Represent Vinity at trade tastings, winery visits, staff trainings, and in-store events.
• Maintain CRM with current account and pipeline data daily.

Skills

Wine sales

Italian wine

Account management

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Vinity Wine Company is seeking a motivated, hospitality-minded Wine Specialist to grow our presence across San Francisco and the East Bay. You’ll manage an existing book of on- and off-premise accounts, prospect new restaurants and retailers, and lead tastings with sommeliers and buyers.

With five years in wine and spirits sales, a passion for Italian varieties, strong communication, and a valid CA driver's license, you will help us expand our artisanal portfolio.