Wine and Spirits Sales Specialist

Wine and Spirits Sales Representative

New York Wines & Spirits is a growing beverage distribution company focused on building strong brands, lasting partnerships, and high-performing teams. We operate in a fast-paced, competitive industry where execution, reliability, and customer service drive success. As we expand, we remain committed to investing in our people, strengthening our capabilities, and delivering consistent results for our customers and supplier partners.

We're looking for motivated, analytical individuals who are adaptable, accountable, and driven to grow. At New York Wines & Spirits, we offer long-term career opportunities built on performance, ownership, and excellence in execution.

We couldn't do what we do without our team. Not only do we want to develop our brands and our business, we want to develop our people, making New York Wine & Spirits a great place to work. It doesn't matter how large we get, we'll always be family. For this reason, we are committed to your success, coaching and development.

Our business is growing and we need smart and talented people like you to help us get where we want to be!

Opportunity awaits! This position is supporting our Wine and Spirits business.

Your main focus:

• Achieving route goals and objectives for volume sales and product distribution.
• Seeking out new accounts and distribution opportunities.
• Maintaining call frequency to all accounts, ensuring maximum sales and distribution of assigned brands, as well as phenomenal customer service.
• Initiating relationships with account personnel and managers to recommend merchandising opportunities.
• Analyzing selling trends and preparing fact based presentations for accounts, increasing distribution and volume goals.
• Implementing brand development programs to increase exposure for identified brands.
• Maintaining all account displays, point of sale materials and marketing materials in accordance with brand program and company guidelines.
• Preparing and submitting reports on key sales metrics.
• Ensuring products on shelf and in coolers are properly rotated to avoid expiration.
• Execute cooler resets and rearrangement of product as requested.
• Serving as the primary contact with all supplier personnel, coordinating efforts to execute sales and marketing plans.
• Attending and completing all necessary training requirements for the role.

Position requirements:

• Degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License/Car.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Capacity to bend and lift heavy objects on a regular basis.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of retail sales experience. Experience in wine and spirits is a plus.
• Experience in merchandising.
• Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

The typical range for someone entering this role is $55,000.00-$60,000.00 annually, including base salary and commission opportunities. However, this may vary based on market factors. Reimbursement is provided for the use of your vehicle. Incentives and earning potential can increase with time and experience. Full benefits available.