Wine Sales Reps : Santa Barbara, Ventura & Ojai

Vinifera Wine Marketing is a woman-owned wine brokerage representing family-owned, artisanal wineries from California, Oregon and Washington and imported wine from The Sorting Table Imports. We specialize in working with producers who are rooted in historyor boldly shaping the future of wineand we're passionate about telling their stories through the wines they produce. We are committed to delivering both outstanding wines and hospitality to our accounts. Our work is relationship-driven and rooted in integrity.

Vinifera Wine Marketing recently acquired Swirl Wine Brokers and due to this expansion, and we are seeking 1-2 Wine Sales Representatives to grow Ventura, Ojai and Santa Barbara Counties.

Role Description :

The Wine Sales Representative will be responsible for managing and growing account base within the defined territory, building strong relationships with on and off premise buyers, scheduling tastings appointments and meetings with wine buyers and accounts, participating in winery visits, trade events, and industry tastings. Someone who already has buyer / account relationships and wine sales experience is preferred, and you need to reside in the territory.

Reps who are looking to pick up another portfolio should apply, but due to the portfolio expansion, we are looking for individuals who currently sell 1-2 portfolios only. Anyone who was a part of the wine layoffs should apply. Vinifera is a highly organized company, and there is room for growth with our portfolio expansion.

Qualifications : ALL Experience in Wine Sales and the Wine & Spirits Industry

Knowledge of the Beverage Industry

Familiarity of the territory and key trade accounts

Strong Customer Service and Sales skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Passion for wine and a desire to continuously learn about the industry

Knowledge and understanding of wines from Italy, France and Austria

Sales experience in the wine trade

Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Duties :

Manage and grow your account base within the defined territory

Build strong, ongoing relationships with retail and restaurant buyers

Represent a dynamic portfolio of family-owned, artisanal wineries

Schedule tastings appointments and meetings with wine buyers and accounts

Participate in winery visits, trade events, and industry tastings

Awareness of upcoming new account openings and using new account leads to develop new business

Maintain accurate records in our CRM and follow up with accounts consistently

Contribute to regular team calls, meetings, and trainings

Compensation :

This is a 1099 independent contractor role. Compensation is based on commission. There is no cap on earnings.

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief introduction to : info@viniferawines.com and matt@viniferawines.com

Let us know why you're excited about this role and why Vinifera resonates with you.

Job category : Sales and Marketing

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Job Industries

• Sales & Marketing