Sales Representative - Full Time

Bluegrass Stream LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC seeks an experienced Fine Wine Sales Representative to join our Stamford, CT area team. The role focuses on building a portfolio with restaurants, sommeliers, wine directors, and retailers across the territory, emphasizing French, European wines, and upcoming artisanal spirits.

The candidate will manage on- and off-premise accounts, conduct tastings, and train staff while maintaining CRM and market feedback to support brand initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of wine sales experience, preferably in Connecticut.
• Strong wine knowledge, especially French/European wines.
• Existing relationships in Fairfield's restaurants and retail are highly valued.
• Understanding of CT compliance and pricing.
• Self-motivated, organized, goal-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage territory efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of on-premise and off-premise accounts
• Prospect and open new accounts in the assigned territory
• Present and sell wines to buyers, sommeliers, and decision-makers
• Execute tastings, staff training, and in-store promotions
• Maintain CRM and activity tracking, providing regular market feedback
• Support brand-building initiatives and supplier visits

Skills

Wine sales experience

Wine knowledge

Relationship networks

Territory management

Self-motivation

Communication

Independence

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and well-connected Fine Wine Sales Representative to join our team in Fairfield, Connecticut. The ideal candidate will have significant fine wine sales experience and established relationships with restaurants, sommeliers, wine directors, and retailers within the territory. The role involves representing an extensive portfolio focused on France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, with upcoming artisanal spirits.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of on-premise and off-premise accounts
• Prospect and open new accounts in the assigned territory
• Present and sell wines to buyers, sommeliers, and decision-makers
• Execute tastings, staff training, and in-store promotions
• Maintain CRM and activity tracking, providing regular market feedback
• Support brand-building initiatives and supplier visits

Qualifications And Skills

• 4+ years of wine sales experience, preferably in Connecticut
• Strong wine knowledge, especially French/European wines
• Existing relationships in Fairfield's restaurants and retail are highly valued
• Understanding of CT compliance and pricing
• Self-motivated, organized, goal-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage territory efficiently