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Fine Wine / Broker Sales

Oneonthehill USA - DDI Wine

Remote > San Francisco, CA

Job Description:

Role:
Fine Wine Sales Specialist

Compensation:
Scaling Expense Budget Between $500 - $3000 (D.O.E.)
Up to 12% Commission
Additional Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
Hourly breakdown: $22 - $33

Employment Type:
Contractor (1099)
Remote

Territory/Location:
Bay Area
San Francisco, Peninsula, and Marin
East Bay, Oakland
South Bay, San Jose, Santa Cruz / Monterey


Company Description:

This is not your typical corporate distribution company. We are two up-and-coming independent importers/distributors joining forces here in California. We have decided to take an innovative approach to assembling a robust portfolio by combining our books into one. This gives us a unique advantage in showcasing the incredible wines and spirits we represent. We aim to find the right salespeople to grow with us and develop our unique brands.

DDI Wine: The leading Swiss Wine importer and distributor in the United States. We focus solely on the incredible wines from across Switzerland. Switzerland exercises the world's strictest winemaking and agricultural practices. Our wines are prized for their robust profile, breadth of complexity, and clean finishes. Our mission is to build awareness for Swiss wines throughout the U.S. and showcase the incredible native varietals of Switzerland.

Oneonthehill USA: Our roots run deep in the heart of Piemonte, a region brimming with cultural richness and a centuries-old winemaking tradition. We believe in celebrating the people who cultivate this heritage, sharing the stories of farmers deeply connected to their land. While Piemonte is our foundation, we proudly represent wineries across the Mediterranean who share our values of meaningful, authentic, and delicious wines. Our mission is to bring refreshing, clean, and expressive wines to your table, fostering connections and creating unforgettable moments with friends, both new and old.




Our Ideal Candidate:

Our primary focus is increasing sales in the Bay Area. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent individual. The ideal candidate will have established accounts within their assigned territory and at least two years of experience working with these accounts. We are looking for someone to grow with us as we expand and take over larger roles within the company. We want an individual who believes in what we are doing and is willing to think outside the box to accomplish their goals.

Job description:

The Fine Wine Specialist position will primarily be tasked with acquiring new accounts for both on-premise and off-premise. The individual will also take over and manage existing accounts, build relationships, and develop new strategies to drive pull-through. Equally important, they will be in charge of raising awareness of our brands and boosting account acquisition.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Acquire new on and off-premise accounts.
Has a passion for good wine and likes to try new and unique varietals
Highly motivated and independent. Capable of working on their own with minimal oversight
Educate and promote the unique wines within the portfolio to all current and prospective accounts
Continuing to develop relations with current accounts and facilitate the transition of taking over all existing accounts within the assigned territory
Offer on and off-premise staff training for all brands or coordinate with the team and accounts for training and learning opportunities
Coordinate with accounts for all promotions and event opportunities we offer
Regularly travel within the assigned territory
Effective communicator and able to clearly and accurately state needs and communicate with account buyers and representatives

Minimum Requirements:


Have an established account base within the Bay Area territory
Minimum 2 years of experience in the Wine & Spirits industry
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean record
Has a reliable mode of transportation
Lives within or close to assigned territory
Knowledge of wholesale distribution and operations
Must be able to work some weekends and evenings

Benefits:

Potential opportunity to travel to our partnered producers in Italy, Switzerland, France, and Spain based upon performance.

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Friday, January 17th
Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Category:
Job Level:
Mid-Level
Compensation:
$‌2‌2.OO ‍−‌ $33.OO 1099 employment