Wine Consultant

Job Opportunity Join our seasoned, dynamic and fun team of Wine Consultants in the Chicagoland area! PRP Wine International shares our high-quality products from all over the world with private clients at in home wine samplings and events in areas near you. We are looking to add a full-time member to our team! The ideal candidate should have a passion for wine and love to meet new people. Our wine consultants are expected to schedule three to five in home wine samplings per week as well as attend meetings at our office and work weekly events. These events and wine samplings tend to be on evenings and weekends so if you enjoy a flexible and nontraditional work schedule this may be a great fit for you! Responsibilities and Duties * Attending weekly sales meeting * Using our computer system to enter orders and sample orders * Researching events in the area that we can work with * Reporting weekly sales figures * Calling clients to confirm and book appointments * Keeping a database of clients to invite to events * Staying on top of industry news and trends Requirements How do you know if this is the right opportunity for you? * Do you want to work for a well-established, growing and national organization? * Would you like to represent high quality, unique products to stand behind and sell with 100% confidence? * Are you seeking a fun and exciting career? * Do you excel working in a performance-driven environment where you can exceed sales goals and be rewarded for your results? * Are you seeking a career-oriented culture where nearly 100% of sales management opportunities are filled internally? * Do you like flexibility and self-accountability? * Do you want to work within a recession proof industry? * Do you want professional sales training and ongoing support to ensure your success? What you need to do to succeed: * Interest/Knowledge in wine * Willingness to participate in community functions and events * Self-Starter * Organized * Coachable * Enjoy meeting and interacting with your clients * Comfortable calling existing and prospective clients to set wine tastings * Ability to build long-term relationships through personal interaction Job Requirements: * Must be 21 years or older * Must have a college degree or equivalent experience * 1-2 years of B2B or B2C sales experience preferred * Must have reliable transportation Compensation: * Uncapped commission * Lead Generating opportunities furnished * Car allowance * Bonuses * Contests and trips * Employee Discount on wine purchases * Health, Vision and Dental Insurance * 401K program * Compensation for this position is commission based with bonuses, great perks and a generous wine discount!