Spirits Specialist (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Skurnik Wines & Spirits - California

  South Bay, California

Skurnik Wines & Spirits is seeking a highly motivated and organized South Bay-based Spirits Specialist to join our team in California. This role is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for spirits and hospitality. The Spirits Specialist will be responsible for supporting sales efforts and maximizing the distribution and visibility of Skurnik Spirits brands across both on-premise and off-premise accounts throughout South San Francisco to San Jose and including Santa Cruz, Monterey and Carmel.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support sales representatives in promoting and selling spirits brands
  • Deliver spirits samples to accounts
  • Execute in-store tastings
  • Schedule and lead consumer events in partnership with on and off premise accounts
  • Participate in supplier and market work with brand and sales managers
  • Assist with research and development for high-touch cocktail programs
  • Provide portfolio education to sales representatives and customers
  • Conduct staff trainings at account locations
  • Manage account relationships through regular in-person visits and virtual communication
  • Act as a conduit for the spirits portfolio by communicating messaging, updates and priorities effectively with sales representatives
  • Participate in monthly company sales meetings and spirits events
  • Complete sales initiatives, goals, and incentive programs
  • Track and report on sales activity; analyze data to support decision-making
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:
    • Alcohol beverage sales
    • Hospitality or bar programs
    • Culinary or tasting room environments
    • Supplier or wholesale distribution
  • Strong cocktail knowledge and a genuine passion for hospitality
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook)Must be based in Sonoma, Napa or Sacramento
COMPENSATION:

Based on experience: $75K-85K

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