Sales/Account Manager

220 Wine and Spirits; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited earning potential

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for paid tastings

Job summary

A wine and spirits distribution company is seeking a Sales/Account Manager to lead tastings, drive sales, and engage customers. This commission-based role offers unlimited earning potential and a flexible schedule, reflecting your drive and results. Responsibilities include hosting events, showcasing products, and gathering consumer insights. Ideal candidates will have strong public speaking skills and a background in sales or hospitality.

Qualifications

• Strong public speaking skills, comfortable presenting to groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in sales or hospitality with a conversion focus.
• Social media savvy and ability to create engaging content
• Strong public speaking skills—comfortable presenting to groups and customers

Responsibilities

• Host product tastings at established accounts and events.
• Build and grow accounts to generate commission sales.
• Conduct product demos showcasing unique features.
• Engage customers, share product stories, and expand brand visibility.
• Product demos highlighting features, origin stories, and qualities.
• Gather consumer insights to shape marketing and sales strategies.
• Create social buzz and digital engagement for brand awareness.
• Publicly represent at tastings, trade shows, and events.
• Identify growth opportunities with sales leadership for new venues.

Skills

Public speaking skills

Written and verbal communication

Sales or hospitality experience

Event marketing background

Social media savvy

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Self-motivation

Education

B.A.S.S.E.T. Certification

Job description

Sales/Account Manager Overview

Are you energetic, outgoing, and passionate about wine and spirits? Join 220 Wine & Spirits Distribution—backed by our sister brand, Wine Crawl—as a Sales/Account Manager. In this role, you’ll represent our portfolio of boutique, high-quality products with established accounts and at monthly company-driven events. This is a commission-based opportunity where your income directly reflects your drive and results, and where unlimited earning potential meets a flexible schedule.

What You'll Do

• Lead Tastings: Host product tastings at established accounts and company events every month, creating memorable brand experiences.
• Drive Commission Sales: Build and grow accounts, generate new placements, and earn commissions for every case placed.
• Showcase Our Brands: Represent both 220 Wine & Spirits Distribution and Wine Crawl in tastings, events, and activations.
• Engage Customers: Warmly interact with customers, share product stories, and expand brand visibility.
• Product Demos: Conduct engaging demos that highlight product features, origin stories, and unique qualities.
• Gather Consumer Insights: Capture customer feedback and preferences to shape future marketing and sales strategies.
• Create Social Buzz: Use your marketing skills to build digital engagement and awareness.
• Public Representation: Confidently present and educate at tastings, trade shows, and events.
• Identify Growth Opportunities: Partner with sales leadership to expand into new and existing venues.
• Event Support: Assist with setup and execution for Wine Crawl events and tastings.

Why This Role Rocks

• Unlimited Earning Potential: Your performance drives your income—commissions grow as the company grows.
• Constant Opportunities: While not a role with a base salary, the opportunity to earn is ongoing, fueled by our expanding portfolio and growing demand.
• Flexible Schedule: Work remotely and adapt your hours around accounts, tastings, and events.
• Regular Paid Tastings: Lead tastings monthly, gaining both experience and extra income.
• Impactful Brand Work: Help shape the success of emerging wine and spirits brands in a fast-growing distribution company.

What You Bring

• B.A.S.S.E.T. Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Strong public speaking skills—comfortable presenting to groups and customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in sales or hospitality with a focus on conversions and upselling
• Event or experiential marketing background a plus
• Social media savvy and ability to create engaging content
• Self-starter with attention to detail and adaptability

Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Compensation:
• 100% commission-based with unlimited earning potential
• $20/hour for public tastings
• Schedule: Flexible, based on accounts and events
• Location: Remote, with in-person tastings/events as scheduled