New York Wine Sales Representative

La Grenouille Wine Imports; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission 12%

Established NY customer base

Leadership potential

Job summary

La Grenouille Wine Imports is expanding its New York division and seeks two wine sales professionals to grow the market with a portfolio focused on French and European wines. You will manage existing NY accounts and build new ones, presenting wines to buyers and leading tastings as needed.

The role is commission-based with no fixed base salary, offering uncapped commissions and potential leadership opportunities as the division grows.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of French and European wine required.
• Strong network in New York wine trade is preferred.
• Ability to discuss regions, appellations, producers, and vintages with buyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an assigned group of existing New York accounts.
• Develop new restaurant, wine bar, and independent retail accounts.
• Present wines to buyers and conduct tastings and staff education when appropriate.
• Build placements into consistent, repeat business through strong follow-up and account management.
• Represent the portfolio thoughtfully and communicate what makes it distinctive.
• Work independently while communicating with the New York team regarding opportunities and market feedback.
• Contribute positively to the collaborative, relationship-driven culture of the company.

Skills

French & European wine knowledge

NY wine trade experience

New York account management

Job description

New York Wine Sales Representative

12% Uncapped Commission | Existing Accounts | Potential for Leadership Role

La Grenouille Wine Imports is an independent importer and distributor founded in 2014, with direct distribution in New York and California. We work with a tightly edited portfolio of independent, family-owned estates, centered on France and including several benchmark producers. We choose wines for their sense of place, individual character, and the people behind them. The portfolio is varied in style, but each wine has a clear identity and earns its place.

We are expanding our New York division and looking for two experienced wine sales professionals to join our existing team, develop the market, and help shape the next stage of our growth in New York. This is a flexible, commission-based position for someone who already knows the New York wine market, has deep knowledge of French and European wine, and wants to develop a meaningful book of business.

Candidates may already represent a compatible portfolio or have another role within the wine, restaurant, or retail trade. For the right candidate, there is potential for the role to evolve into broader coordination or leadership responsibilities as the New York division develops, with compensation adjusted accordingly.

What We Offer

• ALL 12% uncapped commission on shipped orders
• An established New York business and existing customer base
• Opportunities to take over and grow existing accounts while developing new ones
• Additional bonuses and targeted sales incentives
• Flexible schedule and ability to set personal workflow
• Compatible outside work or portfolios permitted
• More than $500,000 in current inventory
• A focused portfolio spanning a broad range of French regions, styles, and price points, as well as two compelling Spanish producers
• Direct access to company ownership and, when appropriate, our producers
• Producer visits, tastings, trade events, and ongoing portfolio support

The sales role is commission-based and does not include a standard base salary. If the role expands to include defined coordination, leadership, or other team responsibilities, a separate fixed compensation arrangement may be considered.

The Role

• Manage and grow an assigned group of existing New York accounts
• Develop new restaurant, wine bar, and independent retail accounts
• Present wines to buyers and conduct tastings and staff education when appropriate
• Build placements into consistent, repeat business through strong follow-up and account management
• Represent the portfolio thoughtfully and communicate not only the details of the wine, but what makes it distinctive
• Work independently while communicating closely with our New York team regarding opportunities, account activity, and market feedback
• Contribute positively to the collaborative, relationship-driven culture of the company

Who We're Looking For

• Deep knowledge of French and European wine is required, formal certifications are not
• Previous experience in the New York wine trade is strongly preferred
• Existing relationships within New York restaurants, retail stores, wine bars, and the broader hospitality community are a significant advantage
• Candidates should be comfortable discussing regions, appellations, producers, farming, winemaking, vintages, and styles with knowledgeable buyers
• We value curiosity and an open mind, along with the ability to understand producers on their own terms
• You should be self-motivated, commercially minded, organized, and comfortable developing business independently
• Strong follow-through and the ability to build long-term customer relationships are essential

Job category: Sales and Marketing