Fine Wine Consultant, Italian Specialist

1 day ago


New York NY United States Palm Bay Full time

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Independence Wine & Spirits (IWS) is a vertically integrated distributor of fine wines and spirits with offices in Syosset, Long Island and a new sales office in the heart of New York City. We offer for sale, direct to on and off premise accounts, a carefully selected portfolio of wines and spirits from around the world.

The company represents over 50 top estates and wineries along with a selection of craft spirit distillers. We have direct relationships with these producers and manage the business through the import and distribution tiers of our industry.

Location: New York, NY

Position Overview: The purpose of the position is to build and develop sales and distribution of IWS wine and spirits in NY with a focus on Italian fine wine. The role is 100% sales in the metro NY market.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

  1. Solicit, sell and promote our Italian wines and spirits to an assigned customer base in NY.
  2. Cold call to increase respective account base.
  3. Educate the trade and consumers about our brands at tastings and events approved by IWS.
  4. Sell on the street and handle carrying wine and spirit samples to accounts on a daily basis.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  2. 3-5 years of experience in sales
  3. Strong working knowledge of wine and spirits. Imported wine and craft spirits are a plus
  4. Self-motivated
  5. Current account relationships for wine and spirits required
  6. Strong communication, both written and verbal
  7. Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  8. Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere.
  9. High level of proficiency with Microsoft office
  10. Ability to speak French or Italian is preferred

Benefits Overview:

Independence Wine & Spirits offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), paid vacation, personal time off and 11 paid company holidays.


Independence Wine & Spirits is an equal opportunity employer.

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