Wine & Spirits Sales Consultant

Handcrafted Wines, LLC dba Handcrafted Wines of Kansas; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone allowance

Car allowance

Flexible schedule

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Handcrafted Wine & Spirits is seeking a Sales Representative to service the Omaha metro and Eastern Nebraska. You will build relationships with retailers and on-premise accounts, drive new business, and expand distribution for a portfolio of premium brands.

The role emphasizes independent territory ownership, travel within Eastern Nebraska, and a performance-based compensation structure with strong earning potential. A driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Sales experience preferred.
• Wine and spirits industry experience is a plus.
• Must reside in the Omaha metro area or surrounding communities.
• Ability to travel throughout the Eastern Nebraska territory.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain exceptional relationships with retail and on-premise customers.
• Manage and grow an existing customer base while developing new business opportunities.
• Prospect, qualify, and open new accounts within your assigned territory.
• Develop customer-specific business growth plans.
• Build awareness and distribution of Handcrafted Wine & Spirits' portfolio.
• Analyze sales data and market opportunities to drive account growth.
• Plan and execute regular sales calls with meaningful follow-up.
• Present products and promotions using consultative selling techniques.
• Prepare professional customer presentations and proposals.

Skills

Sales experience

Wine & Spirits knowledge

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Tablets

MS Office

Job description

Sales Representative – Wine & Spirits (Omaha Metro & Eastern Nebraska)

Join a Team That's Passionate About Great Brands and Great People

At Handcrafted Wine & Spirits, this is more than a job—it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a growing, independent wine and spirits distributor. We take pride in the exceptional brands we represent, the relationships we build with our customers, and the people who make up our team.

We've established a strong presence in Nebraska over the past several years and continue to grow throughout the region. With successful operations in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, and our continued expansion into Missouri, there's never been a better time to join Handcrafted Wine & Spirits.

We're looking for an outgoing, driven Sales Representative to service and grow accounts throughout the Omaha metro and Eastern Nebraska territory. If you're passionate about sales, enjoy building relationships, thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, and want to represent a portfolio you'll be proud of, we'd love to meet you.

If we're having fun, we're doing things right. We encourage our employees to think like entrepreneurs, take ownership of their territories, and grow alongside our company.

Give us your best, and we'll give you ours.

About The Position

This position may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy spending your work week in the field instead of behind a desk.
• Thrive in a performance-based environment with uncapped earning potential.
• Love helping customers grow their business.
• Enjoy prospecting, developing new business, and winning new accounts.
• Are self-motivated, positive, resilient, and customer-focused.
• Build strong relationships and enjoy solving problems.
• Prefer the independence of managing your own sales territory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain exceptional relationships with retail and on-premise customers.
• Manage and grow an existing customer base while developing new business opportunities.
• Prospect, qualify, and open new accounts within your assigned territory.
• Develop customer-specific business growth plans.
• Build awareness and distribution of Handcrafted Wine & Spirits' portfolio.
• Analyze sales data and market opportunities to drive account growth.
• Plan and execute regular sales calls with meaningful follow-up.
• Present products and promotions using consultative selling techniques.
• Prepare professional customer presentations and proposals.
• Achieve company and supplier objectives.
• Maintain accurate customer records and timely order entry.
• Stay knowledgeable about our portfolio, industry trends, and competitive products.
• Attend sales meetings, supplier events, and training opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Uncapped incentive opportunities.
• Significant career growth opportunities.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Car allowance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Sales experience preferred.
• Wine and spirits industry experience is a plus.
• Must reside in the Omaha metro area or surrounding communities.
• Ability to travel throughout the Eastern Nebraska territory.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable using mobile technology, tablets, smartphones, email, and CRM tools.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and consistently achieve goals.
• Committed to providing outstanding customer service.

Physical Requirements

• Regular use of computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Daily driving throughout the assigned territory.

About Handcrafted Wine & Spirits

Founded in 1996, Handcrafted Wine & Spirits is an independent wine and spirits wholesaler representing hundreds of exceptional producers from around the world. We proudly serve retailers, restaurants, bars, and hospitality partners throughout Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Missouri. Our mission is built on partnership. We believe suppliers, distributors, and retailers succeed together by bringing thoughtfully curated, premium products to market with exceptional service and expertise. As consumer tastes evolve, we continue to grow our portfolio and expand into new markets while remaining committed to the personalized service and entrepreneurial spirit that have defined Handcrafted for nearly 30 years.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Handcrafted Wine & Spirits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are excited about the future of Handcrafted Wine & Spirits—and we'd love for you to be part of it.