Italian Wine Sales Representative Chicago North West Suburbs

More Than Grapes; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Travel reimbursement

PTO

401(k) match

Career growth

Job summary

More Than Grapes LLC in Northbrook, IL is seeking a motivated wine sales professional to grow our presence across the Chicago North West Suburbs, handling on- and off-premise accounts including restaurants, wine bars, hotels, clubs, and retailers.

You will manage an active client portfolio, deliver engaging wine presentations, and build lasting relationships while meeting monthly and annual sales goals and representing our Italian wine portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience with at least 3 years in wine industry.
• WSET certifications are required.
• Strong knowledge of Italian wines is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Italian language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and informative wine presentations to customers through visits, calls, emails, and other means.
• Manage a sales territory in the Chicago North West Suburbs.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and increase distribution of products.
• Lead corporate key accounts throughout the sales process.

Skills

Sales experience

Wine knowledge

WSET certifications

Communication skills

Italian language (bonus)

Customer service

Self-starter

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At More Than Grapes LLC, we believe wine is more than what’s in the glass — it’s culture, passion, and storytelling. Based in Northbrook, IL, we import and distribute exceptional Italian wines, from iconic varietals to hidden gems and innovative newcomers.

Why join our sales team?

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and promotional incentives
• Quarterly and annual rewards and recognition
• Travel and food reimbursement
• A people-first culture
• Clear career growth opportunities for both entry-level and experienced professionals
• Exposure to diverse and international markets
• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO and 401(k) with strong match

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable wine professional to grow our presence across the Chicago North West Suburbs area. The role focuses on both on- and off-premise accounts, including restaurants, wine bars, hotels, clubs, and independent retailers.

We have an active portfolio of clients to manage and grow.

Pay Range: $60,000.00 - 90,000.00 per year

Key responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and informative wine and fine beverages presentations to customers through regular visits, phone calls, emails and other means of communication
• Management of a sales territory
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and increase distribution of products
• Ability to select and lead Corporate Key Accounts throughout the whole sales process
• Execute and achieve specific focus goals within the territory on a monthly and annual basis
• Participate in trade shows, seminars, webinars, tastings and events

Skills and qualifications

• Based in the North West Suburbs
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience, including at least 3 years in the wine industry is required
• WSET certifications are required
• Strong knowledge of Italian wines is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Italian language is a plus
• Positive attitude with strong follow-up and customer service skills
• Self-starter with energy, discipline, and accountability

Position Requirements

• Availability to attend, individual and team meetings and other sales related event at Northbrook, IL our warehouse and headquarter
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary
• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, insurance, a reliable vehicle and a good record,
• Please note a Background check and driving record shall be requested
• Basic Microsoft Office Skills
• Ability to lift packages up to 50 pounds