Job Description
We're seeking a motivated and wine-savvy Full-Time Sales Representative to join our team and grow our brand presence across key markets. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with retail shops, restaurants, and wine bars to increase visibility and sales of our wines.
*Must reside in Northern Virginia, Washington D.C. or Maryland.
Key Responsibilities:
? Represent our portfolio with passion and professionalism to on- and off-premise accounts
? Build and manage a network of strong relationships with buyers, managers, and sommeliers
? Conduct tastings, staff trainings, and wine events to educate and drive sales
? Develop and execute sales strategies to open new accounts and grow existing ones
? Maintain account records, manage orders, and communicate feedback to the team
? Collaborate with marketing to support brand initiatives and seasonal promotions
Required Qualifications:
? Minimum 3 years' experience in the beverage alcohol industry
? Highly organized with great written and verbal communication skills
? Energetic, organized, mobile and flexible
? Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
? Ability to work independently, stay organized, and meet sales goals
? Passion for wine, with a solid understanding of varieties, regions, and trends
? Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the assigned territory
Preferred Qualifications:
? Bachelor's Degree preferred
? Proven ability to sustain and increase territory sales
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Perks:
? Competitive salary + commission
? Bonus pay
? Medical Benefits
? Wine education and travel opportunities
? Supportive team environment with room to grow
? The chance to represent exceptional wines with real stories behind the bottle
Please send your updated resume and cover letter
with answers to questions below:
What inspires you the most each day?
What interests you the most about the wine industry?
If money were no object, what would your dream career be?
If you walk into a wine shop for the first time to meet
the buyer and are given the cold shoulder, what would you do next?
How would you tell the story of Kysela to a new client?
Are you a night owl or a morning person?
What are your favorite three styles of wine to drink?
What is your dream bottle of wine?
What is your favorite type of cuisine?
Do you cook or order take out?
Which wine regions have you traveled to?
What did you enjoy most/least about that area?
What wine region do you dream of travelling to? Why?
What is your favorite local winery?
You are tasked with hosting a Saturday afternoon tasting for a wine shop owner of 4 Pinot Noirs from around the world. Which ones would you represent from our Kysela.com portfolio and how would you tell their story?
You've gotten an appointment with a wine buyer at an vibrant Asian fusion restaurant that draws a vibrant young and well travelled clientele. Their cuisine ranges from fresh hand rolled sushi to an amazing selection of tacos, hibachi and Asian spiced wings. Which Kysela products are you bringing with you to pitch for their by the glass menu?
Do you like pouring tastings for the end consumer?
If so, what is your style like?
What do you think is the key to a long lasting relationship with a customer?
Thank you!
Job category: Sales and Marketing