Position: Wine Trade Development Associate
Location: Napa CA
Reports to: Senior Sales Manager
Compensation: $25 /hour + performance-based bonus
**Candidates who bring established sommelier, restaurant, or retail trade contacts may be considered for a higher starting rate.

About Us:
Benchmark Wine Group is the leading source of rare and collectible wines in the U.S., known for our provenance guarantee and white glove service. We work with top sommeliers, restaurants, and retailers across the country to deliver the world’s most sought-after wines with precision and care.

Role Overview:
We’re looking for a Trade Development Associate to support our Trade Account Manager in growing Benchmark’s footprint with restaurants and retailers nationwide. This role will focus on opening new accounts, securing meetings, and helping onboard new partners with the high-touch experience our clients expect.

Key Responsibilities:
•  Identify and research new restaurant and retail opportunities in key markets
•  Cold call to gather sommelier and buyer contact info (email, phone, etc.)
•  Schedule meetings and tastings for the Trade Account Manager
•  Assist with follow-up and onboarding for new accounts
•  Maintain accurate records of outreach and activity in our CRM
•  Help facilitate repeat orders and drive engagement with new clients
•  Represent Benchmark at trade events, hotel tastings, and industry functions by pouring and promoting our wines
•  Support brand visibility through on-site presence at hospitality activations and strategic partnerships

Performance Bonus:
Earn bonuses for each new restaurant or retailer account.

Who You Are:
•  Confident on the phone and comfortable with cold outreach
•  Organized, persistent, and resourceful
•  Passionate about wine or interested in learning more
•  Comfortable pouring and speaking about wine in front of groups
•  Familiar with hospitality or restaurant industry (a plus)
•  Able to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us:
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a small but growing team focused on high-end trade sales. You'll get hands-on experience in the luxury wine space, learn from seasoned professionals, and play a key role in expanding Benchmark’s trade presence across the country.