WINE SPECIALIST

Location: NY, NJ, PA, CT, MA.


OVERVIEW: We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated, and goal-oriented WINE SPECIALIST covering 14 states in the United States. (ME, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WI, MI, OH, WA, CO). Under the responsibility and in collaboration with our Export Manager Americas, you will be responsible for working with distributors and their sales team.


RESPONSABILITIES:
The responsibilities of the position include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):ALL Allocate time approximately as follows: 50% sales activities (including business travel), 25% distributor management and interaction, and 25% administrative tasks.
Develop and grow sales of the company's brands with key on-premises and off-premise accounts.
Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, key buyers, owners, and account managers.
Increase sales, depletions, and distribution through effective collaboration with distributors and key accounts.
Drive portfolio growth by expanding product distribution and sales in assigned markets.
Provide weekly sales and market activity reports to the Export Manager Americas.
Identify, prospect, and secure new distributor partners to expand into additional states.
Work closely with the sales Coordinator to manage and process purchase orders and inventory
Support logistic operations to ensure the smooth importation and delivery of containers from France.
Organize and conduct wine tastings, wine dinners, training sessions, and educational seminars for consumers, distributor teams, and trade professionals.
Monitor market trends, identify business opportunities, and recommend action plans to support growth.
Be available to work evenings and weekends as required by business needs
Conduct in person sales review with the directors in France (up to twice a year)


QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be outgoing, personable and represent the company in a professional manner.
Must have strong verbal/written communication, and organizational skills.
Must be self-motivated.
Must have a proven track record in developing new business, managing existing accounts, and maintaining business relationships.
Must be able to travel within the territory up to 50% of the time.
Minimum +3 years of experience selling fine wines.
Passion for wine.
French speaking is appreciated.
Bachelor's degree required.
Good computer skills are a must (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be 21 years of age.
US citizen, green card holder.


SALARY & BENEFITS:
La Compagnie de Burgondie offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package depending on several factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related skills and qualifications and geographic location.
Fixed salary
Bonus
Health insurance.
20 days of PTO/year + 10 holidays
Retirement plan after one year within the company.


LA COMPAGNIE DE BURGONDIE : La Compagnie de Burgondie is a key player from the greater Burgundy wine region. It gathers 7 famous wineries :
Bailly Lapierre, pioneer of Cremants de Bourgogne.
Vignerons de Buxy, famous for its Cote Chalonnaise wines and Montagny AOP leader.
Cave de Vire, AOP Vire Clesse leader.
Cave d'Aze, major player from Maconnais.
Chateau de Chenas, Beaujolais crus specialist.
Chateau des Loges, Beaujolais Village expert.
Vignerons des Pierres Dorees, signature brand for Southern Beaujolais.

Job category: Sales and Marketing